Results
Title

Research progress of rumen microorganisms in digestion and absorption of ruminants based on metagenomics.

Authors

SUN Li-qiong; GUO Xiao-dan; ZHAO Shu-sheng; HE Shi-chun; CHANG Xin; LI Kun-bei; LI Qing; MAO Hua-ming

Abstract

The rumen is a unique digestive organ of ruminants, with a rich microbial community structure inside. It can decompose indigestible feed into volatile fatty acids and other nutrients through degradation and fermentation, promoting the digestion and absorption and of the body. In recent years, based on metagenomic technology, extensive research has been conducted on the rumen microbiota of ruminants, and a relatively complete structure of the rumen microbiota has been obtained. This has elucidated its main functions within the host, which is crucial for studying the connection between rumen microorganisms and host phenotypes. It is also possible to improve growth performance by regulating the composition of rumen microbiota. The article reviews the research progress of rumen microorganisms in the absorption and digestion of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and other substances in ruminant animals, as well as energy loss, based on metagenomic technology. It aims to provide a reference for further research on the role of rumen microorganisms in regulating the absorption and digestion of ruminants.

Subjects

DIGESTIVE organs; ENERGY dissipation; MICROBIAL communities; FATTY acids; RUMINANTS

Publication

Feed Research, 2024, Vol 47, Issue 23, p158

ISSN

1002-2813

Publication type

Academic Journal

DOI

10.13557/j.cnki.issn1002-2813.2024.21.028