The Gut Microbiome and Its Potential Role in the Development and Function of Newborn Calf Gastrointestinal Tract

A diverse microbial population colonizes the sterile mammalian gastrointestinal tract during and after the birth. There is increasing evidence that this complex microbiome plays a crucial role in the development of the mucosal immune system and influences newborn health. Microbial colonization is a...

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Main Authors: Malmuthuge, Nilusha, Griebel, Philip J., Guan, Le Luo
Format: Online
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2015
Online Access:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4672224/