METHODS FOR SUPPORTING GRAIN INTENSIVE AND OR ENERGY INTENSIVE DIETS IN RUMINANTS BY ADMINISTRATION OF A SYNTHETIC BIOENSEMBLE OF MICROBES OR PURIFIED STRAINS THEREFOR
The disclosure relates to isolated microorganisms—including novel strains of the microorganisms—microbial ensembles, and compositions comprising the same. Furthermore, the disclosure teaches methods of utilizing the described microorganisms, microbial compositions, and compositions comprising the same, in methods for modulating the agricultural production of ruminants. In particular aspects, the disclosure provides methods of increasing feed efficiency, and methods of decreasing acidosis.