Comparative analysis of four compound stomachs development, fermentation dynamics, and microbiome structure in Hu sheep and its crossbred combinations.
Objective This study was conducted to investigate the differences in fermentation parameters, epithelial development, and microbial composition across the four stomach compartments between Hu sheep and its crossbreds. Methods Forty-eight approximately 3-month-old male lambs, assigned to three genetic groups (HH:♂Hu×♀...