Sustainable Use of Feed Additives in Livestock
Sustainable Use of Feed Additives in Livestock

Author: Georgios Arsenos

Publisher: Springer Nature

Published: 2023-12-28

Total Pages: 962

ISBN-13: 3031428552

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This book offers a comprehensive collection of cutting-edge research on feed additives for a sustainable animal production, including insects and aquaculture. In five clearly structured sections, the sources of feed additives, details on their biochemistry, feed security as well as specific applications for individual farm animal species, livestock health and product characteristics (meat, milk and eggs) find attention. International expert authors provide a full description on the use of aromatic plants, extracts and essential oils as feed additives alone or in combination with functional feeds of different categories. Readers will explore the potential of feed additives to tackle environmental issues. Practical examples include the use of local feedstuffs in combination with herbal additives and enzymes. Emphasis is placed on the consequences of using local feed sources versus imported feedstuffs on global warming potential, primary energy use, nutrient excretion and the feed additive influence on lessening the pollution from animal operations. The results presented will support realization of the Sustainable Development Goals, in particular SDG 12 which stands for Responsible Consumption and Production worldwide. The use of novel and different feed additives can be an important tool to enhance sustainability, support productivity, and match increased food demands around the globe. Animal production depends on feed efficiency to sustain growth and profitability. Along these lines, the present volume is an essential reading for all future-oriented veterinarians, animal nutritionists, agricultural scientists, and moreover the feed, food and plant industry.

Feed Additives
Feed Additives

Author: Panagiota Florou-Paneri

Publisher: Academic Press

Published: 2019-09-19

Total Pages: 382

ISBN-13: 0128147016

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Feed Additives: Aromatic Plants and Herbs in Animal Nutrition and Health explores the use of aromatic plants and their extracts, including essential oils in animal nutrition. It provides details about the development of bacteria resistance to antibiotics. All chapters provide a holistic approach on how aromatic plants can provide an efficient solution to animal health, also covering the main categories of animals, including poultry, pigs, ruminants and aquaculture. This book represents an up-to-date review of the existing knowledge on aromatic plants, both in vitro and in vivo and the basis for future research. - Covers different categories of animals and novel feed trends with functional properties - Examines a variety of natural sources based on plant functional substances to promote antioxidant, antimicrobial, antiviral, anti-inflammatory properties and digestive stimulations - Explores the chemistry and mechanism of action of plant extracts in animal nutrition - Includes sustainable solutions for the use of natural additives as growth promoters

Transforming the livestock sector through the Sustainable Development Goals
Transforming the livestock sector through the Sustainable Development Goals

Author: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations

Publisher: Food & Agriculture Org.

Published: 2018

Total Pages: 228

ISBN-13: 9251308837

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For decades, the livestock debate has focused on how to increase production in a sustainable manner. However, the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development has shifted the emphasis from fostering sustainable production per se, to enhancing the contribution of the sector to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This publication examines the sector’s interaction with each of these Goals, as well as the potential synergies, trade-offs, and complex interlinkages. This global report is intended to serve as a reference framework that Member States and stakeholders can use as they engage in the transformation process of the livestock sector towards sustainability. It calls for an integrated approach towards livestock sustainable development, highlights the effective adaptation of the SDGs into specific and targeted national policy action as the major challenge ahead, and flags the steps in the implementation road map.

Environmental performance of feed additives in livestock supply chains. Guidelines for assessment
Environmental performance of feed additives in livestock supply chains. Guidelines for assessment

Author: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations

Publisher: Food & Agriculture Org.

Published: 2020-09-01

Total Pages: 162

ISBN-13: 9251329419

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The production and the use of feed additives influence the environmental impact of livestock production. The use of feed additives significantly acts on feed efficiency, and thus animal and environmental performance. The methodology developed in these guidelines aims to introduce a harmonized international approach to the assessment of the environmental performance of feed additives in livestock supply chains taking into consideration the impact of their production and use all along the supply chain for large ruminants, pigs and poultry. The objective of this technical document is twofold: on the one hand, to provide detailed guidance on how to measure the environmental performance of the production of feed additives, and on the other hand, how to measure the effects of feed additives on the environmental performance of livestock products. The guidelines on the environmental performance of feed additives in livestock supply chains are intended to be used with other published LEAP guidelines.

Area Studies (Regional Sustainable Development Review) Japan
Area Studies (Regional Sustainable Development Review) Japan

Author: Yukio Himiyama

Publisher: EOLSS Publications

Published: 2009-09-16

Total Pages: 582

ISBN-13: 1848261705

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Area Studies - Regional Sustainable Development Review: Japan is a component of Encyclopedia of Area Studies - Regional Sustainable Development Review in the global Encyclopedia of Life Support Systems (EOLSS), which is an integrated compendium of twenty one Encyclopedias. This volume on Area Studies - Regional Sustainable Development Review: Japan reviews initiatives and activities towards sustainable development in Japan such as: Perspectives on Sustainable Development in Japan; Changing Consumption Patterns in Japan; Demographic Dynamics in Japan; Protection and Promotion of Human Health in Japan; Promoting Sustainable Agriculture and Rural Development; Environmentally Sound Management of Biotechnology in Japan; Protection of Oceans and Their Living Resources-Japan; Soil And Groundwater Contamination And Remediation In Japan; Education, Public Awareness and Training; National Mechanisms and International Cooperation for Capacity Building - Japan; International Legal Instruments and Mechanisms in Japan; Information for Decision Making; Forestry Principles in Japan; Agreements: Rio Declaration; Global Forum NGO Treaties: Linking Japan to the World; The View of Nature in Japanese Literature; Towards A Sustainable Civilization and Society: A Socio-cultural Ecological Perspective from Japan; Future Scenarios: Predicting Our Environmental Future. Although these presentations are with specific reference to Japan, they provide potentially useful lessons for other regions as well. This volume is aimed at the following five major target audiences: University and College students Educators, Professional practitioners, Research personnel and Policy analysts, managers, and decision makers and NGOs.

Regional Consultative Workshop Strengthening Aquaculture Governance for Sustainable Development in Asia-Pacific
Regional Consultative Workshop Strengthening Aquaculture Governance for Sustainable Development in Asia-Pacific

Author: Miao, W., Yuan, D.

Publisher: Food & Agriculture Org.

Published: 2021-06-24

Total Pages: 174

ISBN-13: 9251343160

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Aiming to build regional capacity in aquaculture governance in Asia-Pacific, FAO and NACA jointly implemented a regional consultation in collaboration with NACA member governments to assess the status of aquaculture governance in Asia, share experiences and lessons learned in aquaculture governance among countries, and recommend strategies and actions for further improvement. The consultation consisted of two major activities: country assessment studies and a regional consultative workshop. The country assessment studies were carried out by seven national experts in seven selected countries including Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Viet Nam. The consultative workshop was conducted in 5-6 November 2019 in Bangkok, attended by 33 participants including experts and government officers from 15 Asian countries and representatives from FAO, NACA and the Asian Institute of Technology. The findings of the assessment studies were presented to the workshop, and participants then worked on identifying gaps, constraints, and challenges in aquaculture governance in the region and put forward recommendations for further improvement. This publication presents the seven country assessment studies and the outputs of the workshop, including the summary of the status of aquaculture governance in the region, challenges and issues in governing process, and recommendations for further strengthening aquaculture governance in the region.

Critical Role of Animal Science Research in Food Security and Sustainability
Critical Role of Animal Science Research in Food Security and Sustainability

Author: National Research Council

Publisher: National Academies Press

Published: 2015-03-31

Total Pages: 264

ISBN-13: 0309316472

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By 2050 the world's population is projected to grow by one-third, reaching between 9 and 10 billion. With globalization and expected growth in global affluence, a substantial increase in per capita meat, dairy, and fish consumption is also anticipated. The demand for calories from animal products will nearly double, highlighting the critical importance of the world's animal agriculture system. Meeting the nutritional needs of this population and its demand for animal products will require a significant investment of resources as well as policy changes that are supportive of agricultural production. Ensuring sustainable agricultural growth will be essential to addressing this global challenge to food security. Critical Role of Animal Science Research in Food Security and Sustainability identifies areas of research and development, technology, and resource needs for research in the field of animal agriculture, both nationally and internationally. This report assesses the global demand for products of animal origin in 2050 within the framework of ensuring global food security; evaluates how climate change and natural resource constraints may impact the ability to meet future global demand for animal products in sustainable production systems; and identifies factors that may impact the ability of the United States to meet demand for animal products, including the need for trained human capital, product safety and quality, and effective communication and adoption of new knowledge, information, and technologies. The agricultural sector worldwide faces numerous daunting challenges that will require innovations, new technologies, and new ways of approaching agriculture if the food, feed, and fiber needs of the global population are to be met. The recommendations of Critical Role of Animal Science Research in Food Security and Sustainability will inform a new roadmap for animal science research to meet the challenges of sustainable animal production in the 21st century.

Handbook of Research on Green Technologies for Sustainable Management of Agricultural Resources
Handbook of Research on Green Technologies for Sustainable Management of Agricultural Resources

Author: Sengar, R.S.

Publisher: IGI Global

Published: 2022-04-30

Total Pages: 666

ISBN-13: 179988435X

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Green technology is focused on devising environmentally-friendly (eco-friendly) agricultural practices. It plays a crucial role in dealing with food security issues and reducing the carbon footprint. Green technologies and environmental sustainability are focused on the goals of green technologies, which are becoming increasingly important for ensuring sustainability. The Handbook of Research on Green Technologies for Sustainable Management of Agricultural Resources covers the applications of green technology as well as different eco-friendly technologies for the sustainable management of natural resources. It also explores the timely topic of enhancing crop productivity. It is ideal for agriculturists, farmers, botanists, technologists, policymakers, scientists, academicians, researchers, and students as it covers a variety of concepts such as organic farming and the role of green technologies.

Organic Feed Additives for Livestock
Organic Feed Additives for Livestock

Author: Mahmoud Alagawany

Publisher: Elsevier

Published: 2024-11-08

Total Pages: 285

ISBN-13: 0443135118

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Organic Feed Additives for Livestock focuses on the beneficial effects of organic feed additives, and on food animals, including ruminants, swine, poultry, fish, and more. It also explores how these feed additives can benefit food animal production, reproduction, and health. Each chapter covers the significance of an organic feed supplement, especially as an alternative to synthetic growth promoters, with topics including medicinal plants, cold pressed and essential oils, natural antioxidants, emulsifiers, acidifiers and organic acids, fibrolytic enzymes, organic minerals, probiotics, macro- and microalgae, organic nanoparticles, yeast and its derivatives, and bee pollen. Contributed by a range of livestock and aquaculture specialists from around the world, the book takes a holistic approach to explore how organic additives offer an efficient strategy to improve livestock productivity and health. This reference is an excellent resource for researchers and graduate students interested in animal agriculture, as well as veterinarians, animal nutritionists, breeders, and other livestock specialists. It will allow experts to stay up-to-date on organic options for livestock and serve as a starting point in generating new research ideas. - Summarizes the latest developments in organic livestock nutrition - Describes the importance of organic and natural feed supplements in the production of the healthy food for livestock - Offers natural, nutritionally beneficial alternatives to antibiotics and synthetic growth promoters