Microbiome, Immune and Intestinal Health in Animals
A special issue of Animals (ISSN 2076-2615). This special issue belongs to the section "Animal Physiology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 January 2025 | Viewed by 29
Special Issue Editor
Interests: animal; livestock; parasite; helminth; drug resistance; climate change; ruminants; therapeutics; vaccines; alternative parasite control
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The intricate interplay between gut microbiota, immune responses, and intestinal health is a critical aspect of animal well-being. In this Special Issue titled “Microbiome, Immune, and Intestinal Health in Animals”, we aim to explore these relationships, with a special emphasis on the control of intestinal parasites. The role of the gut microbiota in shaping immune function, maintaining gut integrity, and its potential in parasite control strategies is of growing interest in the field of animal health.
Intestinal parasites, including helminths and protozoa, pose significant challenges to the health of livestock, companion animals, and wildlife. These parasites can cause a range of health issues, from mild gastrointestinal disturbances to severe systemic diseases. The control of these parasites is essential for the health and productivity of animals, especially in agricultural settings.
In this issue, we invite contributions that shed light on various aspects of microbiome, immune, and intestinal health in animals, including but not limited to:
- The role of gut microbiota in modulating immune responses to intestinal parasites.
- The impact of intestinal parasites on the composition and function of the gut microbiota.
- Novel approaches to controlling intestinal parasites through manipulation of the gut microbiota.
- The interplay between diet, gut microbiota, and parasite control.
The use of probiotics, prebiotics, and other microbiome-targeted interventions in the management of intestinal parasites.
We welcome submissions in the form of original research articles, reviews, brief communications, and case reports. Manuscripts can be submitted until the deadline and will undergo peer review upon receipt.
We look forward to your contributions to this important and evolving field of research.
Dr. Robert W. Li
Guest Editor
Manuscript Submission Information
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Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Animals is an international peer-reviewed open access semimonthly journal published by MDPI.
Please visit the Instructions for Authors page before submitting a manuscript. The Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication in this open access journal is 2400 CHF (Swiss Francs). Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English. Authors may use MDPI's English editing service prior to publication or during author revisions.
Keywords
- microbiome
- immune
- intestinal health
