Nutritional Interventions for Gut Health and Immunity in Livestock
A special issue of Animals (ISSN 2076-2615). This special issue belongs to the section "Animal Nutrition".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 August 2026 | Viewed by 783
Special Issue Editors
Interests: gut microbiota; nutritional intervention; gut health; immunoregulation
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue, titled "Nutritional Interventions for Gut Health and Immunity in Livestock," focuses on the pivotal role of nutrition in modulating gut microbiota, enhancing intestinal integrity, and bolstering immune responses in farm animals. Its scope encompasses interdisciplinary research in animal nutrition, gut microbiota dynamics, targeted nutritional interventions, gut health optimization, and immunoregulation strategies, including dietary supplements, probiotics, and feed formulations. The purpose is to advance knowledge on sustainable practices that improve livestock productivity, disease resistance, and welfare, ultimately supporting global food security and animal health.
This Issue will usefully supplement existing literature by bridging gaps between nutritional science and microbiology, integrating emerging data on host–microbe interactions and novel interventions amid challenges like antibiotic resistance and climate impacts. It aims to foster innovative, evidence-based approaches that extend beyond traditional studies, offering practical insights for researchers, veterinarians, and industry stakeholders to drive translational applications.
Dr. Lei Qiao
Dr. Siyu Wei
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- animal nutrition
- gut microbiota
- nutritional intervention
- gut health
- immunoregulation
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