Boxplots display the total gene expression of seven genes ( btuF , btuC , btuD , cbiM , cbiN , cbiQ , and cbiO ) related to the microbial B 12 and cobalt transport systems in the LME and HME sheep. Schematics of the microbial cobalt transport system are also included. The significance level between the two groups has been compared. Wilcoxon rank-sum test, *** P < 0.001. DMI, dry matter intake; TPM, transcripts per million