Abstract
This chapter discusses the rumen microbial ecology of ruminants and its role in digestion and metabolism. It also discusses the use of modern molecular ecology techniques based on nuclei acids (DNA or RNA) to provide molecular characterization of the gastrointestinal community.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Ruminant Physiology: Digestion, Metabolism, Growth and Reproduction |
Publication date | 2000 |
Pages | 61-77 |
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Publication status | Published - 2000 |
Externally published | Yes |