Evidence for modulation of the fecal microbiota profile by diet in lactating buffalo
This study provides the first characterization of the fecal microbiota of Italian Mediterranean dairy buffaloes and highlights its responsiveness to diet. Findings underscore the potential of fecal microbiota as a non-invasive biomarker for evaluating dietary effects, with implications for animal health, productivity, and environmental sustainability.
Authors
- Daniele Pietrucci (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4233-0839)
- Loredana Basiricò (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4738-3622)
- Chiara Evangelista (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3004-3365)
- S. Failla (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0901-0910)
- Federica Gabbianelli (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9010-0811)
- U. Bernabucci (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8126-3042)
- M. Milanesi
Institutions
- Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore (IT)
- University of Rome Tor Vergata (IT)
- Università degli Studi della Tuscia (IT)
- Animal Production Institute (ZA)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Veterinary Science
- Published
- 2026-02-17
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fvets.2026.1739986
- Primary Topic
- Gut microbiota and health
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00