Dietary and Animal Gut Microbiota, 2nd Edition
A special issue of Microorganisms (ISSN 2076-2607). This special issue belongs to the section "Veterinary Microbiology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 October 2026 | Viewed by 486
Special Issue Editor
Interests: animal nutrition; gut microbiota; microbial metabolism; gut health; pigs
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Dear Colleagues,
The gut microbiota is crucial in animal health and performance, interacting closely with dietary components. Recent research has highlighted how one’s diet shapes the gut microbiota, affecting immune function, nutrient absorption, and overall health. However, the complex interactions between diet and the gut microbiota remain poorly understood, especially across animal species and production systems.
This Special Issue focuses on the relationship between diet and the gut microbiota in animals (e.g., pigs, ruminants, poultry, or pets), examining how these interactions influence health, growth, and disease resistance. The scope of this Special Issue includes, but is not limited to, the following topics: (1) dietary modulation of the gut microbiota; (2) the role of the gut microbiota in nutrient metabolism; (3) the gut microbiota and immune function; (4) comparative studies across species; and (5) technological innovations in microbiota analysis.
Dr. Yu Pi
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- dietary
- animal nutrition
- gut microbiota
- microbial metabolism
- gut health
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