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Metagenomic data from the rumen of South African Mutton Merino sheep supplemented with crude or encapsulated Acacia tannin extracts

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: OBJECTIVES: This dataset was generated as part of a study investigating the impact of crude and encapsulated Acacia mearnsii tannin extracts on the rumen microbiota of South African Mutton Merino sheep. The aim was to provide high-quality metagenomic data to support methane mitigation strategies through dietary interventions targeting rumen microbial communities. DATA DESCRIPTION: Rumen fluid was collected from 24 rams (six per treatment) fed a total mixed ration (TMR) supplemented with either distilled water (control), monensin (positive control), crude tannin, or microencapsulated tannin. However, one sample did not yield sufficient sequencing depth, resulting in 23 usable datasets. DNA was extracted and subjected to shotgun metagenomic sequencing on the Illumina NovaSeq 6000 platform. The dataset comprises paired-end reads deposited in the NCBI SRA under accession SRP480487. Taxonomic profiling reveals dominant phyla such as Bacteroidetes and Firmicutes, and the presence of archaeal genera such as Methanobrevibacter. This dataset provides insights into the structural and functional composition of the rumen microbiome and may be useful for comparative studies and biotechnology applications.

Source: BMC Genomic Data

DOI: 10.1186/s12863-025-01378-3

Authors: Abiodun Mayowa Akanmu, Imrana-Bakare Lawal, Shehu Lurwanu Ibrahim, Este van Marle-Köster, Abubeker Hassen

Institution: University of Pretoria

Language: English

Topic: Ruminant Nutrition and Digestive Physiology

Subfield: Agronomy and Crop Science

Field: Agricultural and Biological Sciences

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Zero hunger

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,190