Exploring the Interplay Between Animal Gut Microbiota and Stress: Mechanisms, Impacts and Interventions
A special issue of Animals (ISSN 2076-2615). This special issue belongs to the section "Animal Welfare".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 July 2026 | Viewed by 18
Special Issue Editor
Interests: rumen microbiota; microbial stability; stress; gut microbiota
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Dear Colleagues,
Stress is a pervasive factor in the lives of animals, influencing their health, behavior and productivity. The gut microbiota, a complex community of microorganisms residing in the gastrointestinal tract, plays a crucial role in modulating stress responses across various animal species. In monogastric animals such as pigs and poultry, stress can disrupt the gut microbiota, leading to compromised immune function, reduced growth and increased susceptibility to diseases. Similarly, in ruminants like cattle and sheep, stress can alter rumen microbiota, affecting feed efficiency and methane emissions. In aquatic animals, including fish and shrimp, stress can impact gut microbiota, influencing disease resistance and growth performance.
This Special Issue aims to explore the intricate interactions between gut microbiota and stress in monogastric, ruminant, and aquatic animals, highlighting the underlying mechanisms, consequences and potential interventions to enhance stress resilience and overall animal welfare.
We look forward to receiving your contributions.
Dr. Qinghua Qiu
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- gut microbiota
- stress
- monogastric animals
- ruminants
- aquatic animals
- mechanisms
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