Abstract: A method for visualizing microbiome data is described. Respective microbes and/or genes in microbiome data stored In in a database are identified. A network comprising nodes interconnected by edges is generated in a memory of a computer, each node representing one or more identified microbes or one or more microbial metabolites, and each edge of the network representing an association between a respective pair of the one or more identified microbes or a reaction mediated between two metabolites by an enzyme encoded in the one or more identified genes, with at least some nodes and edges of the network being each associated with a condition attribute identifying a groups and/or a timestamp associated with a sample in the database. The displayed network is dynamically updated in accordance with a filtering of the microbiome data based on the condition attributed and/or the timestamp attributed. Corresponding systems and computer-readable storages are also described.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to methods of feeding animals by providing feed additives that modulate the gut microbiome to prevent or treat dysfunctions in a gastrointestinal barrier. The present disclosure further relates to methods of feeding animals by providing feed additives that modulate the gut microbiome to prevent or treat infections.