Overview

Animal health and well-being is significantly affected by the associated microbiome. This volume reviews animal microbiomes in a variety of mostly domesticated animals such as dairy cattle, poultry, camels, buffalo, and pets. In addition, wild animal microbiomes in salmon, other marine fish and shrimp are also reviewed.

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Author:   Sunil Thomas
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   CRC Press
ISBN:  

9781041070504

ISBN 10:   1041070500
Pages:   244
Publication Date:   14 September 2026
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Forthcoming
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Table of Contents

1. Metagenomics In Livestock: Unravelling Microbial Communities to Enhance Productivity and Health 2. Microbiomes in Domesticated Animals: Ecology, Health, Productivity, and One Health 3. Microbial ecology of bovine milk and its health implications on dairy processing 4. Role of the Gut Microbiome in Animal Health and Disease: Mechanistic Insights and Applications 5. Livestock Microbiome 6. Birds, Microbes, and Disease: A Review of the Avian Microbiome and Its Implications 7. An Overview of Poultry Litter Microbial Ecology and Application of Microbiome Analyses 8. The Microbiome of Companion Animals 9. The Iguanid Microbiome and its Physiological Significance 10. Assessing the Influence of Microorganisms on Rodent Well-being and Health 11. Marine Microbiome

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Professor Sunil Thomas is a Research Professor at the Lankenau Institute for Medical Research in Wynnewood, Pennsylvania, where he leads innovative work at the intersection of cell biology, microbiology, and translational medicine. His research is primarily focused on developing next-generation immunotherapies for complex and chronic conditions, including inflammatory bowel diseases and Alzheimer’s disease. A key component of his work involves investigating the role of the microbiome in disease progression and therapeutic response. Over the course of his career, Professor Thomas has made significant contributions to the fields of infectious disease and vaccine development. He has been involved in the design and development of diagnostic tools and vaccines targeting a range of infectious pathogens. In addition, his research has extended into the structural biology of viruses, providing insights into viral mechanisms that inform both therapeutic and preventive approaches. Professor Thomas earned his Ph.D. in Environmental Biotechnology from Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT) in India. He subsequently completed postdoctoral training at the Indian Institute of Science in Bangalore and at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York, where he further refined his expertise in molecular and translational biomedical research. An accomplished scholar, Professor Thomas has authored more than 70 peer-reviewed publications and contributed to books on vaccines and infectious diseases. He is also an inventor on multiple patents, reflecting the practical and translational impact of his research.

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