Metabolic and Endocrine Regulation in Ruminants

Dear Colleagues,

Understanding metabolic and endocrine processes in ruminants is crucial to many processes relevant to production animal productivity and health. Ruminant species are important globally for food (such as milk and meat) and fiber (such as wool) production. Advances are required in our understanding of energy and protein metabolism, endocrine control, metabolic signaling, homeorhetic and homeostatic controls, as well as inflammation and immune responses. This includes the broader areas of nutrition, digestion and digestive physiology, understanding the nutritional states of animals, comparisons between ruminant species, nutritional deficiencies, nutritional supplements and novel feeds, and their impact on metabolism and physiology. Progress in these topics will allow for the further understanding of how ruminants can be supported, such as via genetic selection or nutritional interventions, to ensure that their maximal production capacity can be achieved. In this issue we are seeking contributions that advance ideas in all elements of ruminant metabolism and endocrinology. We welcome the submission of novel research papers and literature reviews.

Dr. Kristy DiGiacomo
Guest Editor

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