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Science 25 September 1981:
Vol. 213. no. 4515, pp. 1463 - 1468
DOI: 10.1126/science.7280665
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Science, Vol 213, Issue 4515, 1463-1468
Copyright © 1981 by American Association for the Advancement of Science

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Fermentation in the rumen and human large intestine

MJ Wolin

Fermentation of food by the microbial community of the rumen is essential for the maintenance and growth of ruminants. The microbial ecosystem and its interaction with the host are described, along with recent attempts to manipulate the composition and activity of the microbial community by adding antibiotics and other chemicals to ruminant diets. A similar microbial community and fermentation occur in the large intestine or cecum of most nonruminant animals including the large intestine of humans. The microbial ecosystems of the rumen and human large intestine are compared.


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