Effects of heat stress on 16S rDNA, metagenome and metabolome in Holstein cows at different growth stages

Abstract

Measurement(s) Metabolite abundances in serum • Metabolite abundances in rumen fluid • taxonomic diversity assessment by targeted gene surveyin rumen fluid • metagenome in rumen fluid Technology Type(s) Liquid Chromatography Mass Spectrometry • next generation DNA sequencing • Next Generation Sequencing Factor Type(s) heat stress and growth stages Sample Characteristic - Organism Bos taurus Sample Characteristic - Environment growing heifers, heifers, and lactating cows were selected in April and August of Shandong Province