About this Research Topic
Animal nutrition significantly shapes the composition and function of microbial communities within companion animals' anatomical sites, such as the gastrointestinal tract, oral cavity, and skin. This interaction between diet and the microbiome profoundly impacts the animals' overall health and well-being. Understanding this dynamic interplay is crucial for uncovering mechanisms behind animal health and disease. This rapidly evolving research field offers potential for innovative dietary interventions, targeting microbiota modulation to optimize animal health and welfare.
The aim of this Research Topic is to deepen our understanding of the complex interplay between nutrition and the microbiota in companion animals, shedding light on the mechanisms by which diet influences microbial composition and function in companion animals. By exploring various aspects of this relationship, we seek to advance our understanding and pave the way for innovative approaches to optimize animal health and welfare through targeted dietary interventions.
The scope of this Research Topic encompasses investigations into the intricate relationship between nutrition and the microbiota across multiple anatomical sites in companion animals, including the gastrointestinal tract, oral cavity, and skin.
We welcome contributions that delve into various themes, including but not limited to:
• Mechanisms of dietary influence on microbial composition and function
• Effects of dietary interventions on microbiota diversity and stability
• Microbial modulation to improve nutrient utilization and metabolic health
• Application of microbiome-based biomarkers for assessing nutritional status and health in animals.
Dr. Elisa Scarsella is employed by AnimalBiome. All other Topic Editors declare no competing interests with regards to the Research Topic subject.
The aim of this Research Topic is to deepen our understanding of the complex interplay between nutrition and the microbiota in companion animals, shedding light on the mechanisms by which diet influences microbial composition and function in companion animals. By exploring various aspects of this relationship, we seek to advance our understanding and pave the way for innovative approaches to optimize animal health and welfare through targeted dietary interventions.
The scope of this Research Topic encompasses investigations into the intricate relationship between nutrition and the microbiota across multiple anatomical sites in companion animals, including the gastrointestinal tract, oral cavity, and skin.
We welcome contributions that delve into various themes, including but not limited to:
• Mechanisms of dietary influence on microbial composition and function
• Effects of dietary interventions on microbiota diversity and stability
• Microbial modulation to improve nutrient utilization and metabolic health
• Application of microbiome-based biomarkers for assessing nutritional status and health in animals.
Dr. Elisa Scarsella is employed by AnimalBiome. All other Topic Editors declare no competing interests with regards to the Research Topic subject.
Keywords: Animal nutrition, Gut microbiome, Skin microbiome, Oral microbiome, Diet-microbiome interaction, Animal health, Therapeutic interventions
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