Probiotics, Prebiotics, and Synbiotics in Animal Nutrition and Health, and Food Safety
A special issue of Microorganisms (ISSN 2076-2607). This special issue belongs to the section "Food Microbiology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 28 February 2025 | Viewed by 1519
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The growth of human populations will lead to a significant increase in food production from both plant and animal sources. It is imperative to utilize growth promoters that enhance feed efficiency and reduce the costs required to meet this need. Although antibiotics have been commonly used for this purpose, their associated health risks, particularly the rise of antibiotic-resistant bacteria, make finding effective alternatives crucial. Consequently, there has been a substantial shift towards using probiotics, prebiotics, and synbiotics.
Probiotics are live microorganisms that, when administered in appropriate quantities, provide significant health benefits to the host. Prebiotics extend beyond carbohydrates to include various substances, such as polyphenols and polyunsaturated fatty acids, influencing areas beyond the digestive tract. Synbiotics effectively combine probiotics and prebiotics to have a positive synergistic impact.
The increasing number of studies conducted in this field confirm the growing consensus regarding the benefits of microorganism-based technology. However, critical questions remain regarding scientific principles, technological advancements, practical applications, and consumer safety.
This Special Issue requests original review/Research papers exploring multiple dimensions of probiotics, prebiotics, and synbiotics in ruminant and non-ruminant animals, including fish.
Dr. María Esther Ortega-Cerrilla
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- probiotics
- prebiotics
- synbiotics
- animals
- food safety
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