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This study aimed to investigate the morphological, microbial, metabolic, and transcriptomic transformations in the intestines of aging Tibetan pigs. We analyzed the ileum and colon of 1-year-old and 3-year-old Tibetan pigs using histological evaluation, 16S rRNA sequencing, metabolomics, and transcriptomics. Aging to 3 years significantly improved ileal architecture, notably increasing the villus height to crypt depth ratio. Older pigs exhibited higher colonic microbial diversity, a decreased Firmicutes to Bacteroidota ratio, and enrichment of homeostasis-associated taxa, including Lactobacillus, Prevotellaceae, and Ruminococcaceae. Metabolomics revealed higher abundance of certain metabolites, including docosahexaenoic and arachidonic acids, enriching lipid metabolism and bile secretion pathways. Transcriptomics identified 2363 differentially expressed genes in the ileum, primarily involved in immune regulation and nutrient digestion. Integrated analysis showed strong positive correlations between enriched microbes (Lactobacillus porci) and up-regulated host genes (UGT2B31, CCL28) governing intestinal homeostasis. 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