The jejunum is the primary site of nutrient digestion and absorption. In the context of animal production, the efficiency of nutrient digestion and absorption heavily influences growth rates providing economic advantages to producers (Campbell et al.,…

Reducing enteric methane emissions from beef cattle is an important step toward making livestock production more sustainable. One potential strategy is to select animals that naturally produce less methane. However, methane emissions are often linked to…

Gastrointestinal (GI) permeability plays a central role in livestock health and productivity. The intestinal epithelial barrier regulates nutrient absorption, immune surveillance, and protection against pathogens. Stressors such as heat, weaning, dietary…