RUMEN MICROBIAL ADAPTATION TO FIBER DIGESTION IN SVALBARD REINDEER
The dominant rumen microorganisms of the high-arctic reindeer from Svalbard (77–81°N) were characterized in summer and winter. Their in vitro fiber digesting ability and VFA production have been examined. It was determined that 74% of the bacteria isolated from animals shot in winter could digest fi...
Published in: | Canadian Journal of Animal Science |
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Main Authors: | , , |
Format: | Article in Journal/Newspaper |
Language: | English |
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Canadian Science Publishing
1984
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Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.4141/cjas84-252 http://www.nrcresearchpress.com/doi/pdf/10.4141/cjas84-252 |
Summary: | The dominant rumen microorganisms of the high-arctic reindeer from Svalbard (77–81°N) were characterized in summer and winter. Their in vitro fiber digesting ability and VFA production have been examined. It was determined that 74% of the bacteria isolated from animals shot in winter could digest fiber, and 30% in summer. Key words: Arctic, protozoa, bacteria, volatile fatty acids |
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