Comparative analysis of macroalgae supplementation on the rumen microbial community: Asparagopsis taxiformis inhibits major ruminal methanogenic, fibrolytic, and volatile fatty acid-producing microbes in vitro
E. O'Hara, P. E. Moote, S. Terry, K. Beauchemin, T. McAllister, W. Abbott, R. J. Gruninger
This study evaluates the impact of three seaweeds on rumen microbial communities, finding that Asparagopsis taxiformis significantly inhibits methanogens, fibrolytic bacteria, and VFA producers.
bioRxiv · Sep 8, 2022 · PreprintMicrobiology