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Aug 2026
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G. M. Vedak College of Science, Tala
Zoology
B. K. Birla College (Empowered Autonomous), Kalyan
The animal gut microbiome represents a highly complex and dynamic consortium of microorganisms that plays a pivotal role in host nutrition, immunity, metabolism, and overall health. Over the past decade, advances in high-throughput sequencing, multi-omics technologies, and bioinformatics have significantly transformed our understanding of gut microbial communities across diverse animal taxa, including livestock, poultry, aquaculture species, companion animals, and wildlife. These studies have revealed that gut microbiota composition and function are shaped not only by host genetics and physiology but also by a wide range of environmental factors such as diet, climate, management practices, antibiotic exposure, and habitat conditions. Increasing evidence highlights the functional importance of the gut microbiome in nutrient utilization, immune modulation, disease resistance, growth performance, and stress adaptation, thereby influencing animal productivity and sustainability of animal production systems. Moreover, growing concerns regarding antimicrobial resistance and environmental degradation have intensified interest in microbiome-based interventions as eco-friendly alternatives to conventional practices. This review synthesizes recent advances in animal gut microbiome research, emphasizing microbial diversity, environmental interactions, and functional implications for animal health and performance. Current challenges, knowledge gaps, and emerging opportunities for microbiome manipulation within a One Health framework are also discussed, providing a comprehensive perspective on future directions in animal microbiome research.
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The animal gut microbiome is a dynamic and multifunctional ecosystem that profoundly influences host nutrition, immunity, metabolism, behavior, and productivity. Advances in sequencing technologies and systems biology have expanded understanding from descriptive microbial catalogs to functional and ecological insights. Environmental factors such as diet, antibiotics, climate, and management practices act as major drivers of microbial composition and activity. By integrating microbiome science into animal health and production systems, sustainable and environmentally responsible solutions can be developed. Continued interdisciplinary research will be essential to unlock the full potential of the animal gut microbiome within a global One Health framework.
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