Molecular Crossroads: Microbial Interactions and Metabolic Regulation in Livestock Health

Dear Colleagues,

Molecular Crossroads: Microbial Interactions and Metabolic Regulation in Livestock Health aims to bring together cutting-edge research that explores the intricate interplay between microbial ecosystems and host metabolic pathways in livestock species. By focusing on the interplay between host metabolism, microbial communities, and regulatory pathways, this issue seeks to highlight cutting-edge research on how these interactions influence immune function, nutrient utilization, disease resistance, and overall physiological homeostasis in livestock. Livestock health and productivity are increasingly recognized as outcomes of dynamic interactions between the host’s physiology and its resident microbiota, particularly in the gastrointestinal tract. These microbial communities influence digestion, nutrient absorption, immune function, and resistance to pathogens, all of which are regulated through intricate molecular and metabolic networks.

This Special Issue aims to highlight advances in our understanding of these interdependent systems, including how microbial metabolites function as signaling molecules, how host genetics influence microbial composition, and how interventions—such as diet, probiotics, or precision technologies—can modulate these relationships to improve animal health. Studies employing integrative approaches, such as multi-omics, systems biology, or animal models, are especially welcome.

We invite original research articles, reviews, and short communications that explore microbial interactions, metabolic regulation, and their implications for livestock health, disease prevention, and sustainable animal production. Contributions that bridge basic science with applied animal husbandry are encouraged to provide novel insights and practical solutions for advancing animal welfare and productivity.

Dr. György Csikó
Dr. Orsolya Palócz
Guest Editors

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