Veterinary and zoonotic infections pose significant threats to both animal and human health, highlighting the need for advanced research approaches. Zoonotic diseases, which originate in animals but can be transmitted to humans, account for a substantial portion of emerging infectious diseases worldwide. Traditional diagnostic methods for identifying and characterizing these pathogens often fall short in their ability to provide timely and accurate information for effective disease management. However, recent advancements in sequencing technologies have revolutionized the field by enabling comprehensive genomic analysis of pathogens. Next-generation sequencing (NGS) techniques, such as whole-genome sequencing and metagenomics, offer unprecedented insights into the diversity, evolution, and transmission dynamics of veterinary and zoonotic pathogens. By harnessing the power of sequencing technologies, researchers can unravel the complex interactions between pathogens, hosts, and the environment, paving the way for improved surveillance, diagnostics, and control strategies against these infectious diseases.

This Research Topic aims to address the pressing need for enhanced understanding and control of veterinary and zoonotic infections through the utilization of sequencing technologies. By leveraging recent advances in genomic sequencing, including high-throughput sequencing platforms and bioinformatics tools, we seek to elucidate the genetic diversity, transmission dynamics, and host-pathogen interactions of these infectious agents. Our goal is to facilitate the development of more precise and effective diagnostic methods, surveillance strategies, and intervention measures to mitigate the impact of veterinary and zoonotic diseases on animal and human populations. Through collaborative efforts across disciplines, we aim to harness the full potential of sequencing technologies to advance the field of infectious diseases, ultimately contributing to the improvement of public health and veterinary medicine.

This Research Topic welcomes contributions that explore various aspects of veterinary and zoonotic infections using sequencing technologies. Specific themes of interest include but are not limited to:

- Application of next-generation sequencing (NGS) techniques in the surveillance and diagnosis of veterinary and zoonotic pathogens.
- Genomic characterization and evolutionary analysis of emerging and reemerging infectious agents.
- Host-pathogen interactions and mechanisms of pathogenesis elucidated through genomic and transcriptomic studies.
- Metagenomic approaches for profiling microbial communities in animal reservoirs and environmental sources.
- Development and evaluation of novel bioinformatics tools and computational methods for analyzing sequencing data in the context of infectious disease research.
We invite original research articles, reviews, methods, and short communications that contribute to advancing our understanding of veterinary and zoonotic infections through sequencing technologies.

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