# Succession of rumen microbiota and metabolites across different reproductive periods in different sheep breeds and their impact on the growth and development of offspring lambs

*PRI Rank #12 · Topics and Trends in Most Cited Ruminant Nutrition and Digestive Physiology Papers, Class of 2026*

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| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Rank | #12 |
| 18m citations | 21 |
| Journal | Microbiome |
| Year | 2024 |
| DOI | 10.1186/s40168-024-01892-z |
| Corresponding authors | Shengguo Zhao |
| Institution | Gansu Agricultural University, China |

**Ranking page:** [Topics and Trends in Most Cited Ruminant Nutrition and Digestive Physiology Papers, Class of 2026](https://pri.pepkio.com/top-papers/ruminant-nutrition-and-digestive-physiology/2026)

**Paper link:** [10.1186/s40168-024-01892-z](https://doi.org/10.1186/s40168-024-01892-z)

## Topics

Rumen microbiota · Rumen metabolome · reproductive periods · Hu sheep · Suffolk sheep · offspring lamb growth · reproductive hormone levels · immune levels · Rumen microbiota · Rumen metabolome · Prevotella · Butyrivibrio · Rikenellaceae RC9 gut group · protein digestion and absorption · amino acid metabolism · acetate · propionate · birth weight · intestinal immunity · milk quality

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