This is the first global view of the genes expressed in rumen epithelium as it relates to feed intake and body weight gain.
High gain-low intake animals produced differentially expressed genes with functions in immune response
Oxidative stress pathways were identified in comparisons between the high gain-low intake animals and other groups.
Genes identified in other cattle transcriptome studies were also differentially expressed in this study.
New genes associated with feed intake and gain were identified in this study and previously identified genes were confirmed.