Sustainable Animal Nutrition and Feeding Strategies for Enhanced Livestock Production and Environmental Impact Reduction
A special issue of Sustainability (ISSN 2071-1050).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 11 February 2026 | Viewed by 527
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Interests: rumen fermentation; rumen microbiome; rumen manipulation; rumen biotechnology; enteric methane; feed resources and utilization; plant secondary compound
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Dear Colleagues,
With the global population expected to reach 9.8 billion by 2050, the demand for animal-based food is set to rise, intensifying pressure on feed resources, land availability, and environmental sustainability. The challenge lies in balancing increased livestock production with responsible resource management, aligning with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 2 (Zero Hunger), SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production), Sustainable Development Goal 13 (Climate Action) and Sustainable Development Goal 15 (Life on Land). Achieving sustainable animal nutrition requires forward-thinking strategies that enhance nutrient utilization, optimize feed efficiency, and reduce the environmental footprints of livestock systems.
This Special Issue delves into innovative approaches that support both productivity and sustainability. Key focus areas include precision feeding technologies, alternative feed ingredients, and the integration of circular economy principles into animal nutrition. Additionally, it explores microbiome-targeted dietary strategies to improve animal health, the utilization of agro-industrial by-products to mitigate feed–food competition, and nutritional interventions aimed at reducing methane emissions. A strong emphasis is placed on using life cycle assessment methodologies to evaluate the overall sustainability of feeding practices. By bringing together cutting-edge research and emerging solutions, this Special Issue will foster a more resilient and resource-efficient livestock sector, ensuring food security while safeguarding the environment for future generations.
Dr. Anusorn Cherdthong
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- sustainable animal nutrition
- precision feeding and efficiency
- alternative feed ingredients
- feed additives
- methane and greenhouse gas reduction
- feed efficiency and nutrient utilization
- circular economy in livestock
- agro-industrial by-products in feed
- microbiome and gut health
- life cycle assessment in animal production
- sustainable livestock and the SDGs
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