Pig Microbiota Metabolism and Intestinal Health
A special issue of Life (ISSN 2075-1729). This special issue belongs to the section "Animal Science".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 January 2026 | Viewed by 40
Special Issue Editor
Interests: pig microbiota; intestinal health; metabolism; gut microbiome; animal nutrition; host-microbe interactions
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The study of pig microbiota, metabolism, and intestinal health has emerged as a rapidly advancing field in animal science and veterinary medicine. In recent decades, significant progress has been made in understanding the complex relationships between the pig microbiome, metabolic processes, and intestinal well-being. Advances in omics technologies, such as metagenomics, metabolomics, and transcriptomics, have provided deeper insights into how the microbiota influences host metabolism, nutrient absorption, and immune function. Additionally, the identification of functional genes and microbial communities associated with improved intestinal health has opened new avenues for enhancing pig productivity, disease resistance, and overall welfare. This Special Issue aims to explore the latest advances in the study of pig microbiota, with a particular focus on its role in metabolism and intestinal health. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the interplay between microbiota, metabolism, and nutrient utilization in pigs; microbial mechanisms underlying intestinal barrier function and health; the impact of diet, genetics, and environmental factors on pig microbiota; functional gene identification and its implications for improving intestinal health; microbiome-based strategies for enhancing disease resistance and reducing antibiotic use; and advances in omics technologies for studying pig microbiota and metabolism. Experts in the field are invited to contribute original research articles, review papers, and short communications that address these topics and others related to pig microbiota, metabolism, and intestinal health.
Dr. Qi-Ye Wang
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- pig microbiota
- metabolism
- intestinal health
- gut microbiome
- functional genomics
- microbiome-host interactions
- animal nutrition
- disease resistance
- gut barrier function
- omics technologies
- immune function
- antibiotic reduction
- feed efficiency
- pathogen control
- gastrointestinal health
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