Fort Collins Science Center: Ecosystem Dynamics

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Ecosystem Dynamicsand is responsible for managing and monitoring these ever-growing herds. To help the BLM achieve greater science-based management, FORT scientists coordinated expert input on five key management topics-fertility control, genetic conservation, population dynamics, habitat assessments, and health and handling concerns-and developed a long-range strategic research plan for the BLM, incorporating BLM management goals for these animals. FORT scientists are also developing and testing more accurate population estimate techniques. Riparian EcologyRiparian ecosystems in the arid West support large and diverse communities of plants and animals, improve water quality, attenuate floods, and provide recreational opportunities. However, the

Metagenome of Mehsani Buffalo Rumen Microbiota: An Assessment of Variation in Feed-Dependent Phylogenetic and Functional Classification

“…The continuous absorption of VFA is necessary in order to maintain the ruminal pH. The higher production and absorption of VFA through columnar epithelium in rumen is symptomatic of long and luxuriant papillae in those animals which are on a high plane of nutrition, whereas those which have been under nutritional deprivation have small, blunted papillae [Bowen et al, 2006]. In the present study, a higher production of VFA in animals under M50G, M75G and M100G as compared to those animals under M50D, M75D and M100D has been observed.…”