Research on the Nutrition and Physiology of Dairy and Beef Cattle
A special issue of Agriculture (ISSN 2077-0472). This special issue belongs to the section "Farm Animal Production".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 December 2025 | Viewed by 29
Special Issue Editors
Interests: cows; nutrition; milk; dairy sciences; calves; physiology; sheep; beef cattle
Special Issues, Collections and Topics in MDPI journals
Interests: cows; nutrition; milk; dairy sciences; beef cattle; calves; colostrum; meat
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Interests: ruminants; nutrition; milk production; dairy sciences; beef cattle; calves; colostrum; goats; wool
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Ruminants play a fundamental role in global agriculture by providing milk and meat rich in bioactive nutrients essential to the human diet and, in many regions, cattle farming forms the backbone of rural economies and supports local livelihoods. Due to their ability to digest crude fiber, ruminants can convert fibrous forages, which are inedible to humans, into nutritious food products. Nutrition is one of the key factors influencing the physiology of dairy and beef cattle, as well as the ultimate quality of animal-derived products. There is growing interest in nutritional strategies that enhance production efficiency, support animal welfare, and promote the sustainable development of agriculture.
The aim of this Special Issue is to present insights into nutrition’s impact on physiological processes in dairy and beef cattle, and to analyze how nutritional strategies affect the quality and characteristics of products such as milk and meat. Additionally, nutrition is key to colostrum quality, a critical factor in calf rearing and the economic success of cattle production. Nutritional effectiveness is assessed through specific indicators found in colostrum, milk, blood, and muscle tissue.
We hope the contributions in this Special Issue will enrich scientific knowledge and serve as a valuable resource for researchers, nutritionists, feed producers, and breeders.
Dr. Ewa Pecka-Kielb
Prof. Dr. Andrzej Zachwieja
Dr. Anna Zielak-Steciwko
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- dairy cattle
- beef cattle
- nutritional strategies
- physiological processes
- animal-derived products
- blood biochemical indicators
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