Metabolomics Studies in Ruminant Models: Unraveling Nutritional Physiology and Health

Dear Colleagues,

This Special Issue focuses on the application of metabolomics in ruminant models to elucidate the intricate relationships between nutrition, physiology, and health. Metabolomics, the comprehensive analysis of metabolites in biological systems, offers a powerful tool to understand how dietary interventions and nutritional status influence metabolic pathways and physiological processes in ruminants.

Scope:

The scope of this Special Issue encompasses a broad range of studies that utilize metabolomic approaches to investigate various aspects of ruminant health and nutrition. We invite original research articles, reviews, and case studies that explore:

1. The impact of different diets and feed supplements on the metabolic profiles of ruminants.
2. Metabolic biomarkers associated with health, disease, and productivity in ruminants.
3. The physiological responses of ruminants to nutritional stressors and their implications for health and disease management.
4. Innovations in metabolomic techniques and their applications in ruminant nutrition and health studies.
5. Comparative metabolomic studies between different ruminant species or breeds.

Purpose:

The primary purpose of this Special Issue is to provide a comprehensive platform for advancing our understanding of how nutritional interventions affect ruminant health and physiology at the metabolic level. By showcasing cutting-edge research and innovative methodologies, we aim to highlight the potential of metabolomics in identifying biomarkers for nutritional status, health, and disease in ruminants. Further, we would like to promote the development of targeted nutritional strategies to improve ruminant health and productivity. Finally, our purpose is also to foster interdisciplinary collaborations among researchers in the fields of metabolomics, nutrition, physiology, and veterinary science.

This Special Issue aims to serve as a valuable resource for researchers, veterinarians, and nutritionists seeking to leverage metabolomic insights to enhance ruminant health and well-being. Through the contributions of leading experts and emerging scholars, we strive to unravel the complex interactions between diet, metabolism, and health in ruminant models, ultimately contributing to more sustainable and efficient livestock production systems.

Prof. Dr. Jože Starič
Prof. Dr. Marko R. Cincovic
Guest Editors

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. Metabolites is an international peer-reviewed open access monthly 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 2700 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.

• feed supplements
• metabolic profiles
• metabolic biomarkers
• metabolic stress
• metabolomics