Rumen Phil
@rumenmicrolab.bsky.social
Research program focused on the microbiological mechanisms underlying feed efficiency, enteric emissions, and nutrition in beef cattle. Posts are my own.
December 25, 2025 at 6:53 PM
🎶On the 11th day of #microbes, the #rumen gave to me...
Rumen Fluid Metabolites!
Rumen fluid metabolomes differ in steers of varying feed efficiencies, providing insight on contributing factors in feed efficiency.
doi.org/10.1007/s113...
Rumen Fluid Metabolites!
Rumen fluid metabolomes differ in steers of varying feed efficiencies, providing insight on contributing factors in feed efficiency.
doi.org/10.1007/s113...
December 25, 2025 at 2:51 AM
🎶On the 11th day of #microbes, the #rumen gave to me...
Rumen Fluid Metabolites!
Rumen fluid metabolomes differ in steers of varying feed efficiencies, providing insight on contributing factors in feed efficiency.
doi.org/10.1007/s113...
Rumen Fluid Metabolites!
Rumen fluid metabolomes differ in steers of varying feed efficiencies, providing insight on contributing factors in feed efficiency.
doi.org/10.1007/s113...
🎶On the 10th day of #microbes, the #rumen gave to me...
Protozoa, which can influence feed efficiency!
Rumen protozoa community diversity has been suggested to be associated with feed efficiency in #beef steers!
doi.org/10.3390/ani1...
Protozoa, which can influence feed efficiency!
Rumen protozoa community diversity has been suggested to be associated with feed efficiency in #beef steers!
doi.org/10.3390/ani1...
December 24, 2025 at 3:55 AM
🎶On the 10th day of #microbes, the #rumen gave to me...
Protozoa, which can influence feed efficiency!
Rumen protozoa community diversity has been suggested to be associated with feed efficiency in #beef steers!
doi.org/10.3390/ani1...
Protozoa, which can influence feed efficiency!
Rumen protozoa community diversity has been suggested to be associated with feed efficiency in #beef steers!
doi.org/10.3390/ani1...
🎶On the 9th day of #microbes, the #rumen gave to me...
Microbes important for growth!
We demonstrated how the action of growth promotion supplements & different concentrations of protein impact the rumen microbiome.
doi.org/10.1371/jour...
Microbes important for growth!
We demonstrated how the action of growth promotion supplements & different concentrations of protein impact the rumen microbiome.
doi.org/10.1371/jour...
December 22, 2025 at 9:25 PM
🎶On the 9th day of #microbes, the #rumen gave to me...
Microbes important for growth!
We demonstrated how the action of growth promotion supplements & different concentrations of protein impact the rumen microbiome.
doi.org/10.1371/jour...
Microbes important for growth!
We demonstrated how the action of growth promotion supplements & different concentrations of protein impact the rumen microbiome.
doi.org/10.1371/jour...
🎶On the 8th day of #microbes, the #rumen gave to me...
Microbes important for fescue toxicosis!
Our group has shown that clover isoflavones reduced microbes associated with #fescue toxicosis.
doi.org/10.1093/tas/...
doi.org/10.3390/data...
Microbes important for fescue toxicosis!
Our group has shown that clover isoflavones reduced microbes associated with #fescue toxicosis.
doi.org/10.1093/tas/...
doi.org/10.3390/data...
December 22, 2025 at 12:15 AM
🎶On the 8th day of #microbes, the #rumen gave to me...
Microbes important for fescue toxicosis!
Our group has shown that clover isoflavones reduced microbes associated with #fescue toxicosis.
doi.org/10.1093/tas/...
doi.org/10.3390/data...
Microbes important for fescue toxicosis!
Our group has shown that clover isoflavones reduced microbes associated with #fescue toxicosis.
doi.org/10.1093/tas/...
doi.org/10.3390/data...
🎶On the 7th day of #microbes, the #rumen gave to me...
Biomarkers for feed efficiency!
Flavobacteriia and Pantothenate may potentially serve as novel biomarkers to predict or evaluate feed efficiency in #Angus steers.
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
Biomarkers for feed efficiency!
Flavobacteriia and Pantothenate may potentially serve as novel biomarkers to predict or evaluate feed efficiency in #Angus steers.
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
December 20, 2025 at 10:13 PM
🎶On the 7th day of #microbes, the #rumen gave to me...
Biomarkers for feed efficiency!
Flavobacteriia and Pantothenate may potentially serve as novel biomarkers to predict or evaluate feed efficiency in #Angus steers.
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
Biomarkers for feed efficiency!
Flavobacteriia and Pantothenate may potentially serve as novel biomarkers to predict or evaluate feed efficiency in #Angus steers.
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
🎶On the 6th day of #microbes, the #rumen gave to me...
Patience!
Following significant dietary changes, the rumen #microbiome can take up to 9 weeks to stabilize.
nature.com/articles/s41...
Patience!
Following significant dietary changes, the rumen #microbiome can take up to 9 weeks to stabilize.
nature.com/articles/s41...
December 19, 2025 at 8:13 PM
🎶On the 6th day of #microbes, the #rumen gave to me...
Patience!
Following significant dietary changes, the rumen #microbiome can take up to 9 weeks to stabilize.
nature.com/articles/s41...
Patience!
Following significant dietary changes, the rumen #microbiome can take up to 9 weeks to stabilize.
nature.com/articles/s41...
🎶On the 5th day of #microbes, the #rumen gave to me...
Gut microbe changes during pregnancy!
Our group uncovered key changes in the rumen microbiome during pregnancy & their correlation to previously established feed efficiency status!
doi.org/10.3389/fani...
Gut microbe changes during pregnancy!
Our group uncovered key changes in the rumen microbiome during pregnancy & their correlation to previously established feed efficiency status!
doi.org/10.3389/fani...
December 19, 2025 at 2:33 AM
🎶On the 5th day of #microbes, the #rumen gave to me...
Gut microbe changes during pregnancy!
Our group uncovered key changes in the rumen microbiome during pregnancy & their correlation to previously established feed efficiency status!
doi.org/10.3389/fani...
Gut microbe changes during pregnancy!
Our group uncovered key changes in the rumen microbiome during pregnancy & their correlation to previously established feed efficiency status!
doi.org/10.3389/fani...
🎶On the 4th day of #microbes, the #rumen gave to me...
Heritable rumen microbes!
In our USDA-NIFA study our group demonstrated host genetics, rumen microbiome, & holobiont effects jointly contribute to feed efficiency!
trace.tennessee.edu/utk_graddiss...
Heritable rumen microbes!
In our USDA-NIFA study our group demonstrated host genetics, rumen microbiome, & holobiont effects jointly contribute to feed efficiency!
trace.tennessee.edu/utk_graddiss...
December 17, 2025 at 11:11 PM
🎶On the 4th day of #microbes, the #rumen gave to me...
Heritable rumen microbes!
In our USDA-NIFA study our group demonstrated host genetics, rumen microbiome, & holobiont effects jointly contribute to feed efficiency!
trace.tennessee.edu/utk_graddiss...
Heritable rumen microbes!
In our USDA-NIFA study our group demonstrated host genetics, rumen microbiome, & holobiont effects jointly contribute to feed efficiency!
trace.tennessee.edu/utk_graddiss...
🎶On the 3rd day of #microbes, the #rumen gave to me...
Native rumen microbes important for production!
Our group showed performance improvements in Angus heifers via supplementation with native rumen bacteria during high-grain challenge.
doi.org/10.1038/s415...
Native rumen microbes important for production!
Our group showed performance improvements in Angus heifers via supplementation with native rumen bacteria during high-grain challenge.
doi.org/10.1038/s415...
December 17, 2025 at 1:59 AM
🎶On the 3rd day of #microbes, the #rumen gave to me...
Native rumen microbes important for production!
Our group showed performance improvements in Angus heifers via supplementation with native rumen bacteria during high-grain challenge.
doi.org/10.1038/s415...
Native rumen microbes important for production!
Our group showed performance improvements in Angus heifers via supplementation with native rumen bacteria during high-grain challenge.
doi.org/10.1038/s415...
🎶On the 2nd day of #microbes, the #rumen gave to me...
Bacteria impacting heifer development!
Dr. Taylor Seay demonstrated that #rumen and #uterine bacteria are influenced by changes that occur during heifer development.
doi.org/10.3389/fani...
Bacteria impacting heifer development!
Dr. Taylor Seay demonstrated that #rumen and #uterine bacteria are influenced by changes that occur during heifer development.
doi.org/10.3389/fani...
December 16, 2025 at 2:01 PM
🎶On the 2nd day of #microbes, the #rumen gave to me...
Bacteria impacting heifer development!
Dr. Taylor Seay demonstrated that #rumen and #uterine bacteria are influenced by changes that occur during heifer development.
doi.org/10.3389/fani...
Bacteria impacting heifer development!
Dr. Taylor Seay demonstrated that #rumen and #uterine bacteria are influenced by changes that occur during heifer development.
doi.org/10.3389/fani...
🎶On the 1st day of #microbes, the #rumen gave to me...
Diverse rumen microbes!
Macey Soltis and her #research have demonstrated that the rumen sacs have distinct microbes - important for host-#microbiome interactions!
doi.org/10.3389/fani...
Diverse rumen microbes!
Macey Soltis and her #research have demonstrated that the rumen sacs have distinct microbes - important for host-#microbiome interactions!
doi.org/10.3389/fani...
December 16, 2025 at 12:36 AM
🎶On the 1st day of #microbes, the #rumen gave to me...
Diverse rumen microbes!
Macey Soltis and her #research have demonstrated that the rumen sacs have distinct microbes - important for host-#microbiome interactions!
doi.org/10.3389/fani...
Diverse rumen microbes!
Macey Soltis and her #research have demonstrated that the rumen sacs have distinct microbes - important for host-#microbiome interactions!
doi.org/10.3389/fani...
December 8, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Exciting work from our group and Native Microbials in
#ScientificReports!
Performance improvements & increased ruminal microbial interactions in Angus heifers via supplementation with native rumen bacteria during high-grain challenge
doi.org/10.1038/s415...
#ScientificReports!
Performance improvements & increased ruminal microbial interactions in Angus heifers via supplementation with native rumen bacteria during high-grain challenge
doi.org/10.1038/s415...
Performance improvements and increased ruminal microbial interactions in Angus heifers via supplementation with native rumen bacteria during high-grain challenge - Scientific Reports
Scientific Reports - Performance improvements and increased ruminal microbial interactions in Angus heifers via supplementation with native rumen bacteria during high-grain challenge
doi.org
November 25, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Exciting work from our group and Native Microbials in
#ScientificReports!
Performance improvements & increased ruminal microbial interactions in Angus heifers via supplementation with native rumen bacteria during high-grain challenge
doi.org/10.1038/s415...
#ScientificReports!
Performance improvements & increased ruminal microbial interactions in Angus heifers via supplementation with native rumen bacteria during high-grain challenge
doi.org/10.1038/s415...
Reposted by Rumen Phil
New work from our group and Sophia Ascolese on molecular and metabolic insights into muscle development and feed efficiency in beef #cattle from our @usdagov.bsky.social funded project!
www.frontiersin.org/journals/ani...
www.frontiersin.org/journals/ani...
Frontiers | Molecular and metabolic insights into muscle development and feed efficiency in beef cattle
As global demand for animal protein rises, improving feed efficiency in beef cattle has become a central focus for sustainable livestock production. Feed eff...
www.frontiersin.org
November 20, 2025 at 2:22 PM
New work from our group and Sophia Ascolese on molecular and metabolic insights into muscle development and feed efficiency in beef #cattle from our @usdagov.bsky.social funded project!
www.frontiersin.org/journals/ani...
www.frontiersin.org/journals/ani...
New work from our group and Sophia Ascolese on molecular and metabolic insights into muscle development and feed efficiency in beef #cattle from our @usdagov.bsky.social funded project!
www.frontiersin.org/journals/ani...
www.frontiersin.org/journals/ani...
Frontiers | Molecular and metabolic insights into muscle development and feed efficiency in beef cattle
As global demand for animal protein rises, improving feed efficiency in beef cattle has become a central focus for sustainable livestock production. Feed eff...
www.frontiersin.org
November 20, 2025 at 2:22 PM
New work from our group and Sophia Ascolese on molecular and metabolic insights into muscle development and feed efficiency in beef #cattle from our @usdagov.bsky.social funded project!
www.frontiersin.org/journals/ani...
www.frontiersin.org/journals/ani...
More work lead by UTEquineProgram's Dr. Jennie Ivey & collab w our group!
Integrating bones & biomes: bringing biological science education to elementary school communities through a tangible learning tool | Journal of Microbiology & Biology Education
journals.asm.org/doi/10.1128/...
Integrating bones & biomes: bringing biological science education to elementary school communities through a tangible learning tool | Journal of Microbiology & Biology Education
journals.asm.org/doi/10.1128/...
Integrating bones and biomes: bringing biological science education to elementary school communities through a tangible learning tool | Journal of Microbiology & Biology Education
Biology education in 21st-century U.S. elementary schools faces significant challenges
impacting the quality and effectiveness of science instruction. The most recent National
Assessment of Educationa...
journals.asm.org
November 19, 2025 at 7:59 PM
More work lead by UTEquineProgram's Dr. Jennie Ivey & collab w our group!
Integrating bones & biomes: bringing biological science education to elementary school communities through a tangible learning tool | Journal of Microbiology & Biology Education
journals.asm.org/doi/10.1128/...
Integrating bones & biomes: bringing biological science education to elementary school communities through a tangible learning tool | Journal of Microbiology & Biology Education
journals.asm.org/doi/10.1128/...