IMPROVING MILK PRODUCTION AND COMPOSITIONAL CHARACTERISTICS WITH NOVEL RUMINOCOCCUS BOVIS

摘要

The disclosure relates to isolated microorganisms—including novel strains of the microorganisms such as Ruminococcus bovis sp. nov.—microbial ensembles, and compositions comprising the same. Furthermore, the disclosure teaches methods of utilizing the described microorganisms, microbial ensembles, and compositions comprising the same, in methods for modulating the production and yield of milk and milk components in ruminants. In particular aspects, the disclosure provides methods of increasing desirable components of milk in ruminants. Furthermore, the disclosure provides for methods of modulating the rumen microbiome.