The study of dietary supplements in optimizing rumen health and nutrient digestibility is increasingly relevant due to the growing demand for sustainable livestock practices. Rumen function is critical in converting fibrous plant material into essential nutrients, yet efficiency varies widely. Dietary supplements offer a natural approach to improving microbial balance and enhancing nutrient absorption. This research area holds significant potential for reducing environmental impact and meeting the demand for natural, sustainable animal production methods.
This Research Topic seeks to resolve the variability in the effectiveness of dietary supplements on rumen health and nutrient digestibility. Specifically, we want to understand the mechanisms by which dietary supplements influence rumen microbial communities and fermentation processes. Recent advances in metagenomics and metabolomics provide the tools to explore these interactions at a molecular level. We encourage studies that investigate optimal supplement formulations, dosages, and their synergistic effects. Contributions should focus on translating these findings into practical strategies for enhancing livestock productivity and sustainability.
We welcome articles addressing, but not limited to, the following themes:
• Interactions between supplements and the rumen microbiome
• Metabolic pathways influenced by dietary supplements in ruminants
• Effective combinations and dosages of supplements for optimal health
• Impact of dietary supplements on livestock performance and productivity
We invite both original research articles and comprehensive reviews on these topics to contribute to a deeper understanding and application of dietary strategies in livestock.
Keywords:
Functional Native Herbage, Rumen Microbiota, Nutrient Digestibility, Animal Health, Livestock
Important Note:
All contributions to this Research Topic must be within the scope of the section and journal to which they are submitted, as defined in their mission statements. Frontiers reserves the right to guide an out-of-scope manuscript to a more suitable section or journal at any stage of peer review.
The study of dietary supplements in optimizing rumen health and nutrient digestibility is increasingly relevant due to the growing demand for sustainable livestock practices. Rumen function is critical in converting fibrous plant material into essential nutrients, yet efficiency varies widely. Dietary supplements offer a natural approach to improving microbial balance and enhancing nutrient absorption. This research area holds significant potential for reducing environmental impact and meeting the demand for natural, sustainable animal production methods.
This Research Topic seeks to resolve the variability in the effectiveness of dietary supplements on rumen health and nutrient digestibility. Specifically, we want to understand the mechanisms by which dietary supplements influence rumen microbial communities and fermentation processes. Recent advances in metagenomics and metabolomics provide the tools to explore these interactions at a molecular level. We encourage studies that investigate optimal supplement formulations, dosages, and their synergistic effects. Contributions should focus on translating these findings into practical strategies for enhancing livestock productivity and sustainability.
We welcome articles addressing, but not limited to, the following themes:
• Interactions between supplements and the rumen microbiome
• Metabolic pathways influenced by dietary supplements in ruminants
• Effective combinations and dosages of supplements for optimal health
• Impact of dietary supplements on livestock performance and productivity
We invite both original research articles and comprehensive reviews on these topics to contribute to a deeper understanding and application of dietary strategies in livestock.
Keywords:
Functional Native Herbage, Rumen Microbiota, Nutrient Digestibility, Animal Health, Livestock
Important Note:
All contributions to this Research Topic must be within the scope of the section and journal to which they are submitted, as defined in their mission statements. Frontiers reserves the right to guide an out-of-scope manuscript to a more suitable section or journal at any stage of peer review.