Fig. 7

Correlation analysis of rumen-dominant microorganisms, its differential metabolites and plasma differential metabolites with growth performance (n = 8). (A) Heatmap of the correlation network of rumen-dominant microorganisms, its DEMs and plasma DEMs. Red colour indicates positive correlation and blue colour indicates negative correlation. (B) Correlation of rumen-dominant microorganisms, its DEMs and plasma DEMs with growth traits. Units are based on red for positive correlation and green for negative correlation. Red lines indicate positive correlation and green indicates negative correlation. Solid lines indicate significant correlation and dotted lines indicate correlation but not significant