Altitude drives the divergence of rumen fungal communities between cattle and yak in Yunnan plateau

Key Points

• Divergence in rumen fungal communities correlates with increased altitude across the Yunnan plateau, showing notable differences between cattle and yak.
• Key evidence indicates that microbial diversity varies significantly, particularly with altitude changes, in distinct cattle and yak species.
• Observational analysis across multiple locations on the Yunnan plateau highlights the influence of environmental factors on microbial ecosystems.
• Such findings may enable better understanding of how altitude affects livestock health and productivity based on rumen community composition.