Table 4. Concentration of methanogens, bacteria and protozoa in the cecum of Norwegian reindeer.
| Animal | Methanogens | Bacteria | Protozoa | Diet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NRceS1 | ND | 5.44x106 | ND | Pellets |
| NRceS2 | ND | 6.45x108 | 2.04x103 | Pellets |
| NRceS3 | 7.69x105 | 4.14x108 | 1.2x103 | Pellets |
| Mean (SE) | 2.56x105 (4.44x105) | 3.55x108 (3.24x108) | 1.08x103 (1.02x103) | Pellets |
| NRceS4 | 2.09x106 | 3.45x108 | 2.39x103 | Lichen |
| NRceS5 | 4.92x106 | 5.82x108 | 3.12x103 | Lichen |
| NRceS6 | 1.59x106 | 2.99x108 | 2.56x104 | Lichen |
| NRceS7 | 6.83 x106 | 3.11x108 | 1.21x104 | Lichen |
| Mean (SE) | 2.32x106 (1.83 x106) | 3.84x108 (1.33x108) | 1.08x104 (1.08x104) | Lichen |
Microbial populations were determined by qrtPCR. Total counts are given based on whole cecum contents (number of cells per gram wet weight).
SE = Standard error
ND = not detected. Ct values lower than 35 cycles.