Sex-driven differences in the rumen microbe-metabolite-epithelial transport axis: an integrated multi-omics study of rumen function in male and female Zhongwei goats

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Male Zhongwei goats exhibit higher rumen concentrations of butyric acid, branched-chain VFAs, and caproic acid, linked to increased Firmicutes and AE2 gene expression, suggesting stronger protein fermentation. Female goats show higher Fibrobacteres and DRA gene expression, indicating efficient fiber degradation.

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