Advances in Livestock Breeding, Nutrition and Metabolism
A special issue of Life (ISSN 2075-1729). This special issue belongs to the section "Animal Science".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 June 2026 | Viewed by 1276
Special Issue Editor
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The most recent innovations in livestock breeding, nutrition, and metabolism represent the main topics of this Special Issue, which will highlight significant advancements that enhance animal productivity, health, and sustainability in agricultural systems. The production of animals with improved features, such as disease resistance, higher reproductive performance, and improved environmental adaptability, has been made possible in livestock breeding through genetic innovations such as genome editing and genetic selection. These developments are essential in improving animal production efficiency and tackling the issue of global food security.
Optimal feed formulations that enhance feed conversion, growth rates, and general animal health have been developed through studies in animal nutrition. Animal production is increased, and waste and environmental impacts are reduced, using strategies including precision feeding and the addition of nutritional additives (such as probiotics, enzymes, and amino acids) to guarantee that animals receive the correct balance of nutrients. Additionally, by encouraging improvements to their immune system and digestion, nutritional management is essential in improving animals’ wellbeing.
Learning more about livestock metabolism has helped us better understand how animals manage metabolic illnesses, assimilate nutrients, and control energy. In order to improve animal development, reproductive effectiveness, and metabolic problems and, ultimately, produce healthier and more productive livestock, this research is essential. These developments in metabolism, nutrition, and breeding work together to improve animal welfare, meet the rising demand for animal-based food items, and ensure the sustainability of livestock production systems around the world.
Dr. Imran Khan
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- genetic selection
- livestock breeding
- genome editing
- animal nutrition
- precision feeding
- nutritional additives
- feed conversion
- metabolism
- animal health
- sustainability
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