Feeding Cattle for Health Improvement

Dear Colleagues,

Adequate provision of suitable feed is one of the primary objectives of farmers to ensure the health and performance of their livestock. Nutrition can be modulated to improve growing, production, reproduction, and in general “to improve health”. Adequate nutrition requires knowledge of the nutritional requirements of all components of the diet for the different periods of growing and production. In recent years, many innovations in cattle nutrition have been proposed, and the aim of this Topical Collection is to publish original research papers or reviews concerning cattle nutrition (both dairy and beef) and the interrelations between nutrition, health and the environment.

Areas of interest: Nutrient requirements for cattle. The effect of feeding on animal health (growing, reproduction, immunity, udder health, etc.) and quality of their products (meat and milk). Nutrition in different farming systems. Additives and novel ingredients. The effects of feeding on environment.

We invite you to share your recent findings through this Topical Collection.

Prof. Marta I. Miranda Castañón
Prof. Marta López Alonso
Collection Editors

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