Dentre os vários microrganismos que fazem parte de microecossistemas de solos, as bactérias do gênero Burkholderia apresentam-se de interesse por possuírem amplo potencial agrícola e biotecnológico. São portadores de uma infinidade de características, como por exemplo: promotoras de crescimento em plantas com a fixação biológica do nitrogênio e produção de fitormônios, supressores de algumas doenças, biorremediadores, agentes de biocontrole e produtores de biopolímeros. Descrito por Yabuuchi et. al. (1992), o gênero ainda precisa ser melhor caracterizado, pois sua taxonomia vem sendo modificada de tal forma que novos componentes estão sendo frequentemente propostos, especialmente pela identificação de novos nichos ecológicos e sua ação no ambiente. No Parque Nacional de Caxiuanã - Pará, Amazônia Oriental, os solos de origem antropogênica denominados Terra Preta Arqueológica (TPA) são caracterizados pelos elevados materiais orgânicos, que se auto-sustentam. Neste estudo, a diversidade do gênero Burkholderia foi avaliada por meio de técnicas microbiológicas (cultivo) e moleculares, como a Eletroforese em Gel com Gradiente Desnaturante (DGGE) com sequências iniciadoras específicas para o gênero, usando o gene 16S rRNA. Os fragmentos amplificados foram analisados pelo sequenciador automático ABI 3100, com o intuito de gerar informações sobre as principais espécies de Burkholderia presentes em sítios de TPA e comparados com as espécies encontradas em solo de floresta nativa natural, adjacente à TPA. Apesar da maior estabilidade e presença de matéria orgânica em sítio TPA, os resultados revelam que as espécies do gênero Burkholderia são numericamente superiores em solo de floresta nativa natural, vindo a confirmar que aspectos físico-químicos (ex. pH) e a vegetação predominante nas áreas de estudo afetam diretamente na composição das comunidades microbianas. Algumas estirpes encontradas destacam-se pelo seu papel funcional no solo, muitas delas comumente associadas à fixação biológica de nitrogênio. Foram encontradas as espécies Burkholderia silvatlantica, Burkholderia vietnamiensis, Burkholderia nodosa, Burkholderia terrae, Burkholderia hospita / Amongst the various microorganisms from soil microecossystems, the genus Burkholderia has been studied since several properties have been discovered more recently, with high potential for agricultural and biotechnological exploitation. Species from this genus have infinite features, e.g. plant growth promoter with biological nitrogen fixation and production of phytohormones, capability for suppression of some diseases, bioremediation, biological control and production of biopolymers. Described by Yabuuchi et al. (1992), the genus still needs to be better characterized, since its taxonomy is frequently modified and several new species have been proposed, especially after recent identification of new ecological niches and their action in the environment. In the National Park of Caxiuanã at the Eastern Amazon region are found anthrosols with past anthropogenic activity, constructed by the pre-historic Amerindians. These anthrosols are known as Archaeological Dark Earth (ADE) which has high and stable concentration of organic matter, thus keep their self-sustainability due to this high soil fertility. In this study, the diversity of genus Burkholderia was evaluated by means of microbiological (bacterial cultivation) and the molecular technique Denaturing Gradient Gel Electrophoresis (DGGE) using short and specific sequences designed for this genus, using the gene 16S rRNA. The amplified fragments from TPA were automated sequenced (ABI 3100) and the ADE diversity was compared with a pristine forest soil, located adjacent to TPA. Although the high stability and organic matter content in the ADE, the results showed a greater number of species from the genus Burkholderia in the pristine forest soil, located at the surrounding of the TPA soil. These data indicate that physical-chemical parameters (e.g. pH) and the prevalent vegetation in the studied areas can affect directly the structure of the microbial communities. Some strains could be distinguished by their functional role in soil, such as those associated with the ability for biological nitrogen fixation. The main species were Burkholderia silvatlantica, Burkholderia vietnamiensis, Burkholderia nodosa, Burkholderia terrae, Burkholderia hospita

Dentre os vários microrganismos que fazem parte de microecossistemas de solos, as bactérias do gênero Burkholderia apresentam-se de interesse por possuírem amplo potencial agrícola e biotecnológico. São portadores de uma infinidade de características, como por exemplo: promotoras de crescimento em plantas com a fixação biológica do nitrogênio e produção de fitormônios, supressores de algumas doenças, biorremediadores, agentes de biocontrole e produtores de biopolímeros. Descrito por Yabuuchi et. al. (1992), o gênero ainda precisa ser melhor caracterizado, pois sua taxonomia vem sendo modificada de tal forma que novos componentes estão sendo frequentemente propostos, especialmente pela identificação de novos nichos ecológicos e sua ação no ambiente. No Parque Nacional de Caxiuanã - Pará, Amazônia Oriental, os solos de origem antropogênica denominados Terra Preta Arqueológica (TPA) são caracterizados pelos elevados materiais orgânicos, que se auto-sustentam. Neste estudo, a diversidade do gênero Burkholderia foi avaliada por meio de técnicas microbiológicas (cultivo) e moleculares, como a Eletroforese em Gel com Gradiente Desnaturante (DGGE) com sequências iniciadoras específicas para o gênero, usando o gene 16S rRNA. Os fragmentos amplificados foram analisados pelo sequenciador automático ABI 3100, com o intuito de gerar informações sobre as principais espécies de Burkholderia presentes em sítios de TPA e comparados com as espécies encontradas em solo de floresta nativa natural, adjacente à TPA. Apesar da maior estabilidade e presença de matéria orgânica em sítio TPA, os resultados revelam que as espécies do gênero Burkholderia são numericamente superiores em solo de floresta nativa natural, vindo a confirmar que aspectos físico-químicos (ex. pH) e a vegetação predominante nas áreas de estudo afetam diretamente na composição das comunidades microbianas. Algumas estirpes encontradas destacam-se pelo seu papel funcional no solo, muitas delas comumente associadas à fixação biológica de nitrogênio. Foram encontradas as espécies Burkholderia silvatlantica, Burkholderia vietnamiensis, Burkholderia nodosa, Burkholderia terrae, Burkholderia hospita / Amongst the various microorganisms from soil microecossystems, the genus Burkholderia has been studied since several properties have been discovered more recently, with high potential for agricultural and biotechnological exploitation. Species from this genus have infinite features, e.g. plant growth promoter with biological nitrogen fixation and production of phytohormones, capability for suppression of some diseases, bioremediation, biological control and production of biopolymers. Described by Yabuuchi et al. (1992), the genus still needs to be better characterized, since its taxonomy is frequently modified and several new species have been proposed, especially after recent identification of new ecological niches and their action in the environment. In the National Park of Caxiuanã at the Eastern Amazon region are found anthrosols with past anthropogenic activity, constructed by the pre-historic Amerindians. These anthrosols are known as Archaeological Dark Earth (ADE) which has high and stable concentration of organic matter, thus keep their self-sustainability due to this high soil fertility. In this study, the diversity of genus Burkholderia was evaluated by means of microbiological (bacterial cultivation) and the molecular technique Denaturing Gradient Gel Electrophoresis (DGGE) using short and specific sequences designed for this genus, using the gene 16S rRNA. The amplified fragments from TPA were automated sequenced (ABI 3100) and the ADE diversity was compared with a pristine forest soil, located adjacent to TPA. Although the high stability and organic matter content in the ADE, the results showed a greater number of species from the genus Burkholderia in the pristine forest soil, located at the surrounding of the TPA soil. These data indicate that physical-chemical parameters (e.g. pH) and the prevalent vegetation in the studied areas can affect directly the structure of the microbial communities. Some strains could be distinguished by their functional role in soil, such as those associated with the ability for biological nitrogen fixation. The main species were Burkholderia silvatlantica, Burkholderia vietnamiensis, Burkholderia nodosa, Burkholderia terrae, Burkholderia hospita

Hajj, the annual Islamic pilgrimage to Makkah, Saudi Arabia, is a unique mass gathering event that brings more than 2 million individuals from around the world. Several public health considerations, such as the spread of infectious diseases, must be taken into account with this large temporary influx of people. Gastrointestinal diseases, such as diarrhea, are common at Hajj, yet little is known about the etiology. The human gut microbiome, collection of organisms residing within the intestinal tract, has been under intense study recently, since next generation DNA sequencing technologies allow for extensive surveying of genetic material found in complex biological samples, such as those containing many different organisms. Thus, using 16S rRNA and metagenomic shotgun sequencing, we have characterized the gut microbiome of over 612 pilgrims with and without diarrhea. Several metadata factors, such as hospitalization and different comorbidities, were found to have significant effects on the overall gut microbiome composition. Metagenomic shotgun sequencing efforts revealed the presence of antimicrobial resistance genes originating from disparate regions from around the world. This study provides a snapshot of information concerning the health status of the gut microbiome of Hajj pilgrims and provides more context to the investigation of how to best prepare for mass gathering events.

The Attwater’s prairie-chicken (Tympanuchus cupido attwateri; APC) is a species of grouse native to Texas coastal prairies and is on the critically endangered species list as a result of habitat destruction and overhunting. All of the current populations were captively bred and released into the wild. Survivorship for released APCs is very low, and individuals seldom survive to reproduce in the wild. One factor contributing to this may be an alteration in the gut microbiota as a result of captivity. Factors potentially influencing the gut microbial composition in captivity include antibiotic therapy, stress, and a predominantly commercially formulated diet. Recent studies have begun to shed light on the importance of the host microbial endosymbionts. Antibiotic administration, stress, diet, age, genotype and other factors have been shown to influence microbial populations in the gastrointestinal tracts of many different vertebrates. Sequencing of 16S rRNA gene amplicons on the Ion Torrent™ platform was used in this study to identify groups of bacteria in the cloacas as a surrogate for the gut microbiota in the APC. Antibiotic-treated and untreated birds, wild-hatched and captive-bred birds, and individuals sampled before and after release to the wild were examined. Significant differences were found between wild-hatched and captive raised birds both pre- and post release. In addition, there was extensive variation among the populations at the lower taxonomic ranks between individuals for each group of APCs. Principal coordinate analysis based on the weighted UniFrac distance metric further exhibited some clustering of individuals by treatment. These data suggest that captive breeding may have long-term effects on the cloacal microbiota of APCs with unknown consequences to their long-term health and survivorship.

Made available in DSpace on 2014-06-11T19:27:20Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 0 Previous issue date: 2010-11-29Bitstream added on 2014-06-13T19:14:41Z : No. of bitstreams: 1 silva_lf_me_sjrp.pdf: 986291 bytes, checksum: e879f8c79aac66ac197646cb214878eb (MD5) / Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo (FAPESP) / No Brasil, o queijo Mussarela elaborado com leite de búfala, tem uma boa aceitação pelos consumidores e mercado em expansão. Entretanto, poucas são as pesquisas em âmbito nacional sobre a microbiota e influência das bactérias ácido-láticas utilizadas na produção, sobre a qualidade tecnológica deste queijo. O objetivo deste trabalho foi compor um banco de culturas representativo da microbiota isolada de queijo Mussarela fabricado com leite de búfala e efetuar a caracterização das bactérias ácido-láticas (BAL). Foram realizadas três coletas em dois laticínios (Laticínios A e B), em diferentes etapas do processo de fabricação, assim como no produto acabado (queijo Mussarela e soro de conservação) recém processado e com 14 e 28 dias de estocagem. Foi feita a contagem de colônias viáveis, isolamento dos mesófilos e termófilos, caracterização morfológica por coloração de Gram e teste de catalase. Foram obtidos 313 isolados que apresentaram características de BAL. As culturas isoladas das amostras do queijo do Laticínio B foram identificadas pela técnica de RAPD e sequenciamento do gene 16S rRNA e caracterizadas quanto à atividade acidificante, capacidade de utilizarem o citrato, atividade proteolítica e capacidade de produzirem compostos voláteis precursores de aromas. Para os dois laticínios, a população de microorganismos termófilos prevaleceu sobre os mesofilos. Os isolados foram identificados como Lactobacillus fermentum, Lactobacillus casei, Lactobacillus delbrueckii, Lactobacillus delbrueckii subsp. bulgaricus e Leuconostoc mesenteroides. A velocidade máxima de acidificação para os isolados variou de 0,0005 e 0,0305 unidades de pH por minuto após 20 min e 18 h 50 min do início do processo de fermentação, respectivamente para termófilos e mesófilos. O tempo... / In Brazil, the Mozzarella cheese prepared with buffalo milk has a good acceptance and market expansion. However, there are few national studies about microflora and influence of lactic acid bacteria, used in production, on the technological quality of this cheese. The aim this study was to compose a representative bank of the microbial cultures isolated from Mozzarella cheese produced with buffalo milk and to characterize the lactic acid bacteria (LAB). Three collections were performed in two dairy (Dairy A and B) at different stages of the manufacturing process as well as the finished product (Mozzarella cheese and whey conservation) newly processed and with 14 and 28 days of storage. It was followed a count of viable colony, isolation of mesophiles and thermophiles, morphological characterization by Gram staining and catalase test. It was obtained 313 isolates that exhibited characteristics of LAB. The cultures isolated of the cheese samples of the cheese from the Dairy B were identified by RAPD and 16S rRNA gene sequencing and characterized by acidifying activity, ability to utilize citrate, proteolytic activity and ability to produce volatile compounds that are flavor precursors. At two dairies, the population of thermophilic microorganisms was higher than mesophylic. The isolates were identified as Lactobacillus fermentum, Lactobacillus casei, Lactobacillus casei, Lactobacillus delbrueckii, Lactobacillus delbrueckii subsp. bulgaricus and Leuconostoc mesenteroides. The top speed of acidification for the isolates ranged from 0.0005 and 0.0305 pH units per minute after 20 minutes and 18:50 of the beginning of the fermentation process, respectively for thermophiles and mesophiles. The time required to reach the pH 5.0 ranged from 4h50min to 60h the beginning of... (Complete abstract click electronic access below)

Loss of nitrogen (N) from dairy manure during storage is an issue of economic, environmental, and social concern for farming communities. The lost N 1) decreases the value of manure as a fertilizer and is an economic loss because supplemental inorganic N fertilizer is purchased to meet N needs on farms; 2) produces the potential pollution for water and air systems, thereby damaging the associated ecosystems; 3) causes challenges to human health. Thus, it is vital to manage and use N in an efficient and eco-friendly manner. N mineralization is a pathway in the N cycle, which converts organic N to inorganic N that is more susceptible to loss. The objective of this study was to conduct lab-scale experiments to assess the effects of temperature, manure solids content, using manure seed and autoclave sterilization operation at the start of storage, and storage time on the N mineralization and the associated microbial community during the storage of liquid dairy manure. Manure scrapped from the barn floor of a commercial dairy farm and diluted to make experimental stocks with high (46 to 78 g/L) and low (19 to 36 g/L) total solids (TS), to simulate what is typically transported to the manure storage pit was used. The manure was incubated in the laboratory at three temperatures (10, 20, and 30°C) for two storage periods (60 and 180 days). Manure samples were taken at different storage time for analyses. The results showed that temperature and using sterilization operation at the start of storage had significant effects on N mineralization for both storage periods (p < 0.05). The highest N mineralization rate occurred at 30℃, which rate constant (k) was 0.096 week-1. While, the lowest N mineralization occurred at 10℃, and its corresponding k was 0.013 week-1. The concentrations of mineralized N (Nm) with non-sterilized (R) manure were significantly higher than that with sterilized (R0) manure (p < 0.05). Compared to that with high TS (H) manure, the concentrations of Nm were significantly higher with low TS (L) manure after 180-d storage (p < 0.05). Raw manure augmented with manure seed (MS) had significantly higher Nm than the manure seed only (SO) (p < 0.05). In order to investigate the changes of microbial community in manure, samples were collected on days 0, 30, 90, and 180 for the 180-d storage experiment, and days 0, 30, and 60 for the 60-d storage experiment, and then manure DNA under different condition was successfully extracted from collected samples and used for 16S rRNA sequencing. This study provided a more comprehensive understanding of the impact factors for manure storage, and was expected to clarify the relationship between N mineralization and the associated microbial community. / Master of Science / Loss of nitrogen (N) from dairy manure during storage is rooted in the process of degradation via microbial activities. During storage of dairy manure, up to 60% of N can be lost to the environment (the air, rivers, groundwater, etc.), causing damages such as global warming and water pollution. However, it is challenging to manage and reduce the N lost during manure storage because of lack of comprehensive knowledge of the complex microbial activities in manure storage structures. Thus, the long-term goal of this study is to discern the interactions of the physical, chemical, and microbial processes that affect the N transformation. The generated information will help to mitigate/minimize the loss of nitrogenous gases during storage of dairy manure. The specific objectives included: 1) to evaluate the effects of selected factors (including storage time, temperature, manure solids content, using manure seed and sterilization operation at the beginning of storage) on N mineralization during storage of liquid dairy manure and determine the associated N mineralization rate; 2) to reveal the microbial communities in stored liquid dairy manure under different conditions (listed above). The outcome of this study could be used to refine N mineralization input parameter of manure storage submodules of the process-based models such as Manure DeNitrification-DeComposition model (Manure-DNDC) and Integrated Farm System Model (IFSM) with the goal to improve their accuracy of estimating or accounting for the fate or cycling of N in dairy manure during storage.

A diversidade bacteriana pode ser estudada, combinando técnicas convencionais e técnicas que empreguem tecnologias modernas para sua melhor compreensão. O objetivo do trabalho foi analisar a diversidade de bactérias cultiváveis e não cultiváveis em amostras de água do mar coletadas no Canal de São Sebastião no período de agosto/2005 a março/2007. As bactérias marinhas foram quantificadas em Agar marinho e identificadas por seqüenciamento do gene 16S rDNA. A concentração dos grupos a-, b-, g- e s-proteobacteria foi verificada através da técnica de FISH. A comunidade total foi analisada através da construção de três bibliotecas mensais (novembro/2006, fevereiro/2006, fevereiro/2007). O seqüenciamento identificou 87% das bactérias marinhas como Vibrio sp. A técnica de FISH detectou maior concentração de b-proteobacteria (10,2%), em relação ao número de células totais (DAPI) que variou de 7,0x106 a 2,3x107 céls/mL. As bibliotecas de clones foram compostas pelos filos Proteobacteria, Bacteroidetes, Cyanobacteria, Firmicutes, Fusobacteria, Verrucomicrobia e Chloroflexi. / Microbial diversity can be studied by a combination of techniques of both conventional and modern approaches for better understanding. The aim of this study was analyze marine bacteria culturable and nonculturable diversity from seawater samples collected at São Sebastião Channel during August 2005 to March 2007. Marine bacteria were quantified using Marine Agar and identified by 16S rRNA sequencing. Concentration of a-, b-, g- e s-proteobacteria group was verified through three clones library monthly (November 2006, February 2006, February 2007). The sequencing identified 87% of marine bacteria such as Vibrio sp. The FISH technique to detect higher concentration of b-proteobacteria (10.2%), compared to number total cells (DAPI) which range from 7.0 x 106 to 2.3 x 107 cells/mL. Clones library were composed of the phylum Proteobacteria, Bacteroidetes, Cyanobacteria, Firmicutes, Fusobacteria, Verrucomicrobia e Chloroflexi.

Orientador: Ana Lúcia Barretto Penna / Banca: Kátia Sivieri / Banca: Eleni Gomes / Resumo: No Brasil, o queijo Mussarela elaborado com leite de búfala, tem uma boa aceitação pelos consumidores e mercado em expansão. Entretanto, poucas são as pesquisas em âmbito nacional sobre a microbiota e influência das bactérias ácido-láticas utilizadas na produção, sobre a qualidade tecnológica deste queijo. O objetivo deste trabalho foi compor um banco de culturas representativo da microbiota isolada de queijo Mussarela fabricado com leite de búfala e efetuar a caracterização das bactérias ácido-láticas (BAL). Foram realizadas três coletas em dois laticínios (Laticínios A e B), em diferentes etapas do processo de fabricação, assim como no produto acabado (queijo Mussarela e soro de conservação) recém processado e com 14 e 28 dias de estocagem. Foi feita a contagem de colônias viáveis, isolamento dos mesófilos e termófilos, caracterização morfológica por coloração de Gram e teste de catalase. Foram obtidos 313 isolados que apresentaram características de BAL. As culturas isoladas das amostras do queijo do Laticínio B foram identificadas pela técnica de RAPD e sequenciamento do gene 16S rRNA e caracterizadas quanto à atividade acidificante, capacidade de utilizarem o citrato, atividade proteolítica e capacidade de produzirem compostos voláteis precursores de aromas. Para os dois laticínios, a população de microorganismos termófilos prevaleceu sobre os mesofilos. Os isolados foram identificados como Lactobacillus fermentum, Lactobacillus casei, Lactobacillus delbrueckii, Lactobacillus delbrueckii subsp. bulgaricus e Leuconostoc mesenteroides. A velocidade máxima de acidificação para os isolados variou de 0,0005 e 0,0305 unidades de pH por minuto após 20 min e 18 h 50 min do início do processo de fermentação, respectivamente para termófilos e mesófilos. O tempo... (Resumo completo, clicar acesso eletrônico abaixo) / Abstract: In Brazil, the Mozzarella cheese prepared with buffalo milk has a good acceptance and market expansion. However, there are few national studies about microflora and influence of lactic acid bacteria, used in production, on the technological quality of this cheese. The aim this study was to compose a representative bank of the microbial cultures isolated from Mozzarella cheese produced with buffalo milk and to characterize the lactic acid bacteria (LAB). Three collections were performed in two dairy (Dairy A and B) at different stages of the manufacturing process as well as the finished product (Mozzarella cheese and whey conservation) newly processed and with 14 and 28 days of storage. It was followed a count of viable colony, isolation of mesophiles and thermophiles, morphological characterization by Gram staining and catalase test. It was obtained 313 isolates that exhibited characteristics of LAB. The cultures isolated of the cheese samples of the cheese from the Dairy B were identified by RAPD and 16S rRNA gene sequencing and characterized by acidifying activity, ability to utilize citrate, proteolytic activity and ability to produce volatile compounds that are flavor precursors. At two dairies, the population of thermophilic microorganisms was higher than mesophylic. The isolates were identified as Lactobacillus fermentum, Lactobacillus casei, Lactobacillus casei, Lactobacillus delbrueckii, Lactobacillus delbrueckii subsp. bulgaricus and Leuconostoc mesenteroides. The top speed of acidification for the isolates ranged from 0.0005 and 0.0305 pH units per minute after 20 minutes and 18:50 of the beginning of the fermentation process, respectively for thermophiles and mesophiles. The time required to reach the pH 5.0 ranged from 4h50min to 60h the beginning of... (Complete abstract click electronic access below) / Mestre

A diversidade bacteriana pode ser estudada, combinando técnicas convencionais e técnicas que empreguem tecnologias modernas para sua melhor compreensão. O objetivo do trabalho foi analisar a diversidade de bactérias cultiváveis e não cultiváveis em amostras de água do mar coletadas no Canal de São Sebastião no período de agosto/2005 a março/2007. As bactérias marinhas foram quantificadas em Agar marinho e identificadas por seqüenciamento do gene 16S rDNA. A concentração dos grupos a-, b-, g- e s-proteobacteria foi verificada através da técnica de FISH. A comunidade total foi analisada através da construção de três bibliotecas mensais (novembro/2006, fevereiro/2006, fevereiro/2007). O seqüenciamento identificou 87% das bactérias marinhas como Vibrio sp. A técnica de FISH detectou maior concentração de b-proteobacteria (10,2%), em relação ao número de células totais (DAPI) que variou de 7,0x106 a 2,3x107 céls/mL. As bibliotecas de clones foram compostas pelos filos Proteobacteria, Bacteroidetes, Cyanobacteria, Firmicutes, Fusobacteria, Verrucomicrobia e Chloroflexi. / Microbial diversity can be studied by a combination of techniques of both conventional and modern approaches for better understanding. The aim of this study was analyze marine bacteria culturable and nonculturable diversity from seawater samples collected at São Sebastião Channel during August 2005 to March 2007. Marine bacteria were quantified using Marine Agar and identified by 16S rRNA sequencing. Concentration of a-, b-, g- e s-proteobacteria group was verified through three clones library monthly (November 2006, February 2006, February 2007). The sequencing identified 87% of marine bacteria such as Vibrio sp. The FISH technique to detect higher concentration of b-proteobacteria (10.2%), compared to number total cells (DAPI) which range from 7.0 x 106 to 2.3 x 107 cells/mL. Clones library were composed of the phylum Proteobacteria, Bacteroidetes, Cyanobacteria, Firmicutes, Fusobacteria, Verrucomicrobia e Chloroflexi.

<p dir="ltr">ABSTRACT</p><p dir="ltr">Bovine Respiratory Disease (BRD) poses a significant challenge in the dairy and beef industry, contributing to high mortality, morbidity, and economic costs. Extensive research has aimed to enhance BRD diagnosis, focusing on various factors such as predisposition, environment, and epidemiology. While diverse methods have been developed for BRD detection, including clinical signs, behavioral changes, lung consolidation assessment via ultrasonography, and molecular techniques for microbiome analysis, accurate diagnosis remain inconsistent. Notably, many studies lack exploration of microbial interactions (fungi, viruses, and bacteria) within BRD-affected animals compared to healthy ones. Moreover, the impact of age, disease, and antibiotic treatment on the microbiome community remains understudied. Thus, additional analysis is crucial to understand the relationships between these factors and BRD development. This dissertation is divided into two parts, each addressing specific conditions. The first part focuses on characterizing the nasopharyngeal (NP) microbiome of dairy calves, pre-weaned and post-transported, and those diagnosed with BRD within the first two weeks of life. The objective is to identify NP microbiome changes as indicators of disease development, considering antibiotic treatment effects on NP alpha and beta diversity. The second part delves into characterizing the fungal and bacterial nasal cavity among BRD-affected and healthy cattle within the same pen. This section, presented in three chapters, explores the bovine nasal mycobiome in beef cattle, as well as the nasal microbiome in both dairy and beef cattle. The overarching goals of these studies are to evaluate differences in the nasal mycobiome or microbiome community between BRD-affected and healthy cattle, focusing on alpha, beta, and community compositions as potential disease indicators. Additionally, the aim is to determine if BRD-affected cattle exhibit higher abundance of BRD-pathobionts (fungi and bacteria) in the nasal cavity compared to healthy pen-mates. In conclusion, findings from this research emphasize the importance of incorporating both mycobiome and microbiome analyses in understanding BRD development. Future studies should consider geographical influences on nasal microbiome structure, highlighting the need for separate investigations in dairy and beef calves due to breed variations. Ultimately, studying mycobiome and microbiome ecology offers insights into microbial transitions from commensal to pathogenic farms in the bovine upper respiratory tract, supporting advancements in BRD prevention or mitigation strategies.</p>