Understanding the role of rumen microbes

New research that analyses microbes in cows’ stomachs could help boost meat and milk production leading to greater food security in the future. Scientists from Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) and the University of Edinburgh’s Roslin Institute undertook a study that could lead to research to understand which types of microbe, such as bacteria, are best at helping cattle to extract energy from their food, experts say. Using metagenomics The initial study also identifies enzymes that are spe