Sustainable Animal Feed, Nutrition and Production
A special issue of Sustainability (ISSN 2071-1050). This special issue belongs to the section "Health, Well-Being and Sustainability".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (30 September 2023) | Viewed by 1154
Special Issue Editors
Interests: sustainable practices within the realms of agriculture and animal husbandry; the innovative methods, technologies, and management strategies of sustainable agriculture; agricultural and animal husbandry activities
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Interests: herd productivity; nutritional and feeding challenges; diet quality and the ruminal fermentation process; ecological and biochemical functions of the ruminal ecosystem using phytogenic substances as natural feed additives; innovative nutritional approaches and alternative feed resources to reduce rumen methane production and enhancing animal performance and profitability in a sustainable manner
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Livestock production is becoming increasingly sophisticated around the world, in order to increase productivity and meet the expanding demand for animal protein as result of a growing population. All animal producers, but highly industrialized enterprises in particular, face significant difficulty in adjusting to the growing public relevance of sustainability. Agriculture in general, and livestock farming in particular, are major contributors to environmental degradation worldwide, especially in regions where livestock are raised in a high animal density. To further minimize emissions associated with animal production, it is essential to implement cutting-edge technologies such as current feed strategies using beneficial feed additives, manure management methods and energy use efficiency.
Feed additives are substances that are incorporated into animal diets in order to improve nutrient utilization and performance and alleviate the impact of the diet on both the risk of metabolic diseases and environmental impacts as well. Concerns about the presence of chemical residues in animal products (milk and meat) as a result of the use of synthetic feed additives in animal diets have prompted animal scientists to look for safer natural alternatives that could be used in organic livestock farming.
This topic provides valuable information for livestock farmers interested in the practical use of natural compounds, as well as their real impact on livestock production, health, and the environment.
This Special Issue concentrates on using natural, feasible nutritional strategies that can enhance animal productivity and may alleviate the environmental impacts of methane or nitrogen emissions. As a result, we invite livestock scientists and researchers from around the world to submit their valuable research work, case studies, and reviews relevant to this context.
Dr. Waleed Al-Marzooqi
Dr. Hani El-Zaiat
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- livestock production
- animal performance
- natural additives
- sustainability
- environment
- immunity
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