Sustainable Animal Production 2021

Dear Colleagues,

Increased demand for high-quality animal-based protein is increasing the pressure on the livestock sector to meet this growing global demand which is largely driven by increasing human population. To meet this increasing demand for meat while protecting the environment, there is urgent need for adoption of sustainable practices. Sustainable animal production must combine economic, environmental, political, regulatory and social aspects of farming. Currently, the livestock sector is the largest anthropogenic user of land so increasing livestock production through land expansion is out of the question and definitely not the solution. The key is finding ways to efficiently convert livestock feed into useful products for humanity. Feed efficiency is a key criterion to improve the economic as well as environmental sustainability of the livestock. Additionally, improving feed efficiency will help reduce energy losses as methane, and nitrogen as ammonia, which typically reduce animal performance and contribute to greenhouse gas emissions to the environment.

We invite original research papers and reviews that address the major issues related to animal health, welfare and production (eggs, meat and milk production). Additional topics may include improving productivity, minimizing potential negative impacts on natural resources, reducing greenhouse gases emission as well as ensuring animal welfare, health and safety. 

Dr. Uchenna Y. Anele
Dr. Ahmed E. Kholif
Dr. Diwakar Vyas
Guest Editors

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