Zhaolin Wang¹ , Xiaofang Lin²

1 Ruipai Pet Hospital, Sanya, 572000, China
2 Tropical Animal Medicine Center of Hainan Tropical Agricultural Resources Research Institute, Sanya, 572025, China
Author    Correspondence author
Genomics and Applied Biology, 2024, Vol. 15, No. 3   doi: 10.5376/gab.2024.15.0015
Received: 28 Mar., 2024    Accepted: 06 May, 2024    Published: 17 May, 2024

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Wang Z.L., and Lin X.F., 2024, Nutritional genomics in pet animals: interactions between diet and genetics, Genomics and Applied Biology, 15(3): 132-141 (doi: 10.5376/gab.2024.15.015)

Nutrigenomics, a rapidly evolving field, studies the complex interactions between diet and genetics, aiming to provide personalized nutritional strategies for optimal health. In pets, this emerging area of research focuses on understanding how genetic variation influences nutritional needs and dietary responses. This study highlights key aspects of pet nutrigenomics, including the role of genetic markers in nutrient metabolism, breed-specific genetic influences on diet, and the effects of macronutrient composition on gene expression. It also discusses the application of high-throughput genomic technologies, the development of personalized pet diets, and the integration of genomics into veterinary practice. While nutrigenomics holds great promise, challenges such as ethical considerations, technical barriers, and economic limitations must be addressed. Future research opportunities lie in advancing breed-specific nutritional strategies and further exploring the interaction between diet and gene expression. The application of nutrigenomics in veterinary medicine has the potential to revolutionize pet health, providing more precise interventions to improve longevity and quality of life.

Nutritional genomics; Pet nutrition; Genetic markers; Breed-specific nutrition; Nutrient-gene interactions