A descriptive analysis of the commensal luminal and mucosal microbiome of the duodenum using a cannulated calf model

Authors

  • Ricardo M. Stockler Department of Clinical Sciences, Auburn University, College of Veterinary Medicine, Auburn, AL 36849
  • Erin S. Groover Department of Clinical Sciences, Auburn University, College of Veterinary Medicine, Auburn, AL 36849
  • Benjamin W. Newcomer Department of Pathobiology, Auburn University, College of Veterinary Medicine, Auburn, AL 36849
  • Paul H. Walz Department of Pathobiology, Auburn University, College of Veterinary Medicine, Auburn, AL 36849

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21423/aabppro20163481

Keywords:

gut, microbiome, host animal, Bacterial dysbiosis, bacterial, viral, parasitic, gastrointestinal, microbiota

Abstract

The gut microbiome provides important metabolic functions for the host animal. Bacterial dysbiosis as a result of bacterial, viral, and parasitic gastrointestinal infections can adversely affect the metabolism, productivity, and overall health. The objective of this study is to characterize the commensal microbiome present in the lumen and the epimural surface of the duodenum of cattle, as we hypothesize that due to metabolic processes and/ or host proprieties, there are differences in the natural microbiota present in the epimural surface and luminal contents of the bovine duodenum.

Cover image of the 49th Conference Proceedings: An image of a herd of Angus cattle grazing in a field at dusk. Yellow background.

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Published

2016-09-15

Issue

2016

Section

Research Summaries 3

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