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Special Methods for Rumen Bacterial Studies in the Field

L. S. Gall, Wise Burroughs, Paul Gerlaugh, B. H. Edgington

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Methods for studying the rumen bacteria of cattle and sheep under field conditions are described. The technics of sampling, culturing, and counting the bacteria in the rumen are described and discussed. Special equipment and procedures needed to carry out these procedures under farm conditions are described. The values and limitations of the technics employed are discussed.

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Key concepts: Rumen, Bacteria, Biology, Animal science, Food science, Fermentation, Genetics