Microorganisms in the rumen and reticulum of buffalo (Bubalus bubalis) fed two different feeding systems

摘要

BackgroundThe community of microorganisms in the rumen and reticulum is influenced by feeding as well as the species and geographical distribution of ruminant animals. Bacteria, methanogenic archaea and ciliate protozoa existing in the rumen and reticulum were evaluated by real-time polymerase chain reaction and light microscopy in buffalo in two feeding systems, grazing and feedlot.