Microbial Interventions in Veterinary Medicine
A special issue of Microorganisms (ISSN 2076-2607). This special issue belongs to the section "Veterinary Microbiology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 September 2026 | Viewed by 95
Special Issue Editors
Interests: infectious diseases; microbiology; immunology; vaccinology; zoonosis
Interests: fish and shellfish diseases; host–pathogen interactions; molecular diagnostics; antimicrobial resistance; microbiome
Special Issues, Collections and Topics in MDPI journals
Interests: infectious diseases of companion animals; leptospirosis; spirochetes; clinical and molecular diagnostics of infectious diseases; fungal infections (aspergillosis, cryptococcosis); infectious disease critical care
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Microbial interventions in animal health and production constitute a rapidly evolving field harnessing the beneficial properties of microorganisms to improve animal health, productivity, and welfare. Traditionally, veterinary medicine and animal health management have focused on controlling pathogenic microbes through antibiotics and chemical treatments. However, growing concerns over antimicrobial resistance, environmental impact, and the need for sustainable livestock production have shifted attention toward the use of beneficial microbes as preventive and therapeutic tools. These interventions include probiotics, prebiotics, synbiotics, bacteriophages, and microbial-derived metabolites, which can modulate gut microbiota, enhance immune responses, and prevent infections. Beyond livestock, microbial strategies are increasingly applied in companion animals and aquatic species to support gastrointestinal health, metabolic balance, and even behavioral outcomes through the gut–brain axis. Research in this area not only explores the mechanisms by which microbes influence host physiology but also investigates optimal delivery methods, strain selection, and safety considerations. Successfully integrating microbial interventions into animal health and production systems will reduce reliance on conventional antibiotics, improve animal welfare, and contribute to sustainable animal production systems. This Special Issue aims to highlight recent advances, clinical applications, and future prospects in microbial interventions, providing a comprehensive platform for researchers and practitioners to explore innovative strategies for improving animal health through microbial means.
Dr. Vida Eraghi
Dr. Do-Hyung Kim
Guest Editors
Dr. Iva Benvin
Guest Editor Assistant
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Keywords
- microbiota
- probiotics
- prebiotics
- postbiotics
- synbiotics
- phage therapy
- microbial-derived metabolites
- engineered microbes
- gastrointestinal health
- antimicrobial alternatives
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