Animal Microbiome is an internationally peer-reviewed journal dedicated to the study of animal microbiota, published by BioMed Central under the Springer Nature publishing group. This journal covers multiple research areas, including diversity, function, host interactions, and the impact of microbial communities on animal health and disease. The purpose of the journal is to promote scientific research in the field of animal microbiome, provide a high-quality platform for publishing research results, and enhance understanding of the role of animal microbial communities in ecosystems

The types of research accepted by the magazine include original research articles, reviews, short communications, methodological papers, and case studies. The journal particularly encourages submissions of research that can reveal new microbial community structures, functions, or host interaction mechanisms, as well as research that can elucidate the role of microbial communities in animal health and disease. In addition, the journal also focuses on the application of the microbiome in animal production systems and the impact of microbiome changes on environmental sustainability.