Tilling Depth and Equipment Effects on CBP Microbiome
This project investigates the effects of tilling depth and equipment type on the microbial communities of compost-bedded pack (CBP) dairy barns using shotgun metagenomic sequencing. Samples were collected from eight commercial dairy farms in Ontario, Canada, under shallow and deep tilling conditions. The study evaluates microbial community composition and functional profiles associated with tilling practices and farm-level characteristics.