Methane category, immune response, feed efficiency, and rumen microbial community in lactating dairy cows

Journal of Dairy Science 2026 Open access

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Authors: Hendra Nur Cahyo, Puchun Niu, Phillip B. Pope, Ulrike Gimsa, Björn Kuhla, Angela Schwarm
DOI: 10.3168/jds.2025-26925
Cited by: 2
References: 51

Abstract

yield in early lactation may reflect higher rumen fermentation activity, fostering feed efficiency and energy availability for supporting immune function.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Ruminant Nutrition and Digestive Physiology Animal health and immunology Reproductive Physiology in Livestock

Publication details

Journal / source
Journal of Dairy Science
Publisher
American Dairy Science Association
Volume
109
Issue
4
Pages
3710–3724
Publication date
4 February 2026
Language
EN