Fig. 7

Combined analysis of metagenome, metabolome and phenotype. A. O2PLS analysis of the metagenome and metabolome; B. Correlation analysis of target metabolite and microorganism; C. Network diagram of target metabolite, microorganism and different phenotype; → indicates a causal relationship between the two omics; CK, a basal diet; EO, the same diet supplemented with 20 g of oregano essential oil per steer daily