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40 articles for “sustainable livestock production”
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Adaptive Mechanisms of Rumen Microbiota to High-Fiber Diets: Mystery of Fiber Degradation and Nutrient Utilization for Improved Host Performance
Abstract: The rumen microbiota plays a critical role in the digestion of plant fibers, enabling herbivores to derive essential nutrients from fibrous feed sources. The adaptation of these microbial communities to high-fiber diets is crucial for optimizing fiber degradation and nutrient utilization. This study explores the mechanisms by which rumen microbes adjust to handle the complex structure of fibrous materials such as cellulose, hemicellulose, and lignin. Through an integrated approach, we …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Dairy Science and Technology · Vol. 15, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 7–17 Read article
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AI-Powered IoT System for Early Detection and Monitoring of Livestock Health
Abstract: Protection of food production exists through livestock farming operations that advance economic global power. Continuous challenges to agricultural industry practices result in harmed animal health and enable disease spread as well as environmental threats to their welfare. Implementing current innovative solutions right away is necessary to solve these problems. The AI and IoT-based smart livestock health monitoring system functions as the fundamental development approach across this industry. The present integrated …
Published in International Journal of Electrical and Communication Engineering Technology · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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Neglected Tropical Dairy Feeds: Alternative Cost-effective Feed Resources for Sustainable Dairy Development
Abstract: The tropics are home to diverse and underutilized feed resources that hold significant potential to enhance dairy productivity and sustainability. However, many of these alternative feeds remain neglected in conventional dairy farming systems. This study explores the untapped potential of neglected tropical dairy feeds, emphasizing their nutritional value, availability, and implications for sustainable dairy development. By focusing on unconventional feedstuffs such as agro-industrial by-products, wild forages, aquatic plants, and leguminous …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany · Vol. 15, Issue 3, 2026 Read article
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Cattle Health Monitorng System with Smart Shelter
Abstract: The primary methods of managing cows prior to the development of modern cow health monitoring systems with smart shelters were manual intervention by farmers and traditional processes. These techniques were often less precise and more labour-intensive than modern technical alternatives. Livestock shelters used to often be simple structures, such as sheds or barns, that provided basic weather protection. These shelters lacked modern conveniences like climate control and mechanized feeding systems. …
Published in International Journal of Solid State Innovations & Research · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 15–20 Read article
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Long-Term Effects of Feeding High-Lignin Forage to Ruminants: Implications for Productivity, Health, and Sustainability
Abstract: The long-term feeding of high-lignin forage to ruminants can significantly impact various aspects of animal performance, health, and environmental sustainability. Lignin, a complex phenolic compound present in plant cell walls, is indigestible by rumen microbes, leading to reduced fiber digestibility and decreased nutrient utilization. Over time, feeding ruminants with forages high in lignin results in a decline in voluntary dry matter intake (DMI), inefficient energy and protein absorption, and suboptimal …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Life Sciences · Vol. 15, Issue 3, 2025 · pp. 30–45 Read article
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Nutrient–Xenobiotic Crosstalk in Dairy Cattle: Implications for Metabolism, Immunity, Health, and Productivity in Resilient Dairy Development
Abstract: Dairy cattle are routinely exposed to a wide range of xenobiotics, including mycotoxins, heavy metals, pesticides, residues from veterinary drugs, and plant secondary metabolites, through feed, water, and environmental sources. These xenobiotics, being foreign to biological systems, can interfere with the absorption, metabolism, and utilization of essential nutrients, while also compromising immune function, organ health, and overall physiological performance. Chronic or subclinical exposure can reduce feed efficiency, disrupt energy and …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Neuroscience · Vol. 16, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 37–46 Read article
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Why Sheep Matter? A Holistic Perspective on Productive, Social, and Economic Benefits
Abstract: The comparative advantages of raising sheep over goats have significant implications for productive, social, cultural, and economic perspectives in livestock farming systems. Sheep farming offers unique benefits, including superior wool production, higher carcass yields, and greater adaptability to diverse climates and grazing systems. Sheep are more efficient in utilizing low-quality forages, exhibit better reproductive performance with higher lambing percentages, and demonstrate reduced susceptibility to diseases, resulting in lower veterinary costs. …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Life Sciences · Vol. 15, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 9–25 Read article
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Regenerative Agriculture: Enhancing Soil Health, Biodiversity, and Ecosystem Resilience for Sustainable Dairy Development in the Tropics
Abstract: Regenerative agriculture offers a holistic approach to improving soil health, enhancing biodiversity, and building ecosystem resilience, particularly within tropical dairy systems. This study explores the potential of regenerative agricultural practices in fostering sustainable dairy development in the tropics, a region often challenged by soil degradation, water scarcity, and climate variability. Key practices, such as multi-species pastures, crop-livestock integration, agroforestry systems, and water management techniques, are highlighted for their role in …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Dairy Science and Technology · Vol. 14, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 28–41 Read article
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Balancing Welfare-Productivity Trade-Offs: Logical Frameworks and Strategic Approaches for Sustainable Dairy Development
Abstract: Balancing animal welfare and productivity remains a critical challenge in modern dairy farming. This study explores diverse frameworks for evaluating the welfare-productivity trade-offs essential for achieving sustainable dairy systems. Key approaches are categorized into six thematic areas: animal-centric frameworks, management-oriented models, environmental assessments, economic and policy perspectives, technological innovations, and holistic methodologies. Each framework offers unique metrics and evaluation tools, including behavioral assessments, physiological indicators, precision livestock farming, cost-benefit analyses, …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Veterinary Science and Technology · Vol. 14, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 16–24 Read article
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Nutrient-Mediated Activation of Cellular Signaling Pathways: Mechanistic Insights into Attenuation of Toxin Induced Inflammation in Food Animals
Abstract: Dietary and environmental toxins remain a persistent challenge in food animal production, where subclinical and clinical inflammation compromises health, productivity, and food safety. Toxin induced inflammation is driven by oxidative stress, mitochondrial dysfunction, and dysregulated immune signaling, resulting in impaired metabolic efficiency and increased disease susceptibility. Recent advances in nutritional science have revealed that nutrients act not only as substrates for growth but also as signaling molecules capable of modulating …
Published in International Journal of Toxins and Toxics · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 1–12 Read article
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Tsetse Flies and African Trypanosomiasis: Biology, Epidemiology, and Integrated Vector Control.
Abstract: Tsetse flies (Glossina spp.) are hematophagous dipterans confined to sub-Saharan Africa and serve as cyclical vectors of human African trypanosomiasis (HAT) and African animal trypanosomiasis (AAT), with major implications for human health, livestock productivity, and rural development. An integrated understanding of tsetse biology, parasite transmission, climate, and land–use–driven distribution shifts, and the comparative performance of control tools—especially insecticides and sterile insect technique (SIT)—is essential for designing sustainable elimination strategies. HAT …
Published in International Journal of Insects · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 21–28 Read article
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Driving Determinants Influencing Mortality of Goats in the Tropics: Challenges for Sustainable Livestock Development
Abstract: Goat mortality in the tropics is driven by multifactorial determinants that pose critical challenges to sustainable livestock development. Key contributors include infectious diseases, such as peste des petits ruminants, goat pox, enterotoxemia, and haemonchosis, which remain prevalent due to limited vaccination coverage and inadequate biosecurity measures. Bacterial infections, like pneumonia and caseous lymphadenitis, along with parasitic infestations, such as coccidiosis and liver fluke, significantly reduce goat survival rates, especially in …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Dairy Science and Technology · Vol. 14, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 29–48 Read article
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Host-Microbiota Crosstalk in the Rumen: Signaling Pathways for Nutrient Metabolism and Disease Resilience in Dairy Cows
Abstract: The rumen serves as a highly intricate microbial ecosystem, fundamentally responsible for the degradation of fibrous plant materials in ruminant. The intricate host-microbiota crosstalk within the rumen significantly influences nutrient metabolism, growth, and health outcomes in livestock. The interaction between the host and its microbial community, mediated through signaling pathways including the production of short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs), bile acids, and various metabolites, is crucial for enhancing nutrient absorption, fermentation …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Microbiology and Virology · Vol. 15, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 29–41 Read article
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Persistent Atmospheric and Ecosystem Impacts of Enteric Methane Emissions from Intensive Livestock Production Systems
Abstract: Enteric methane emissions from intensive livestock production systems exert a significant long-lasting influence on atmospheric stability and ecosystem integrity. Recent observations confirm that global methane emissions continued to rise through the early 2020s, with total emissions exceeding 620 teragrams per year by 2024, driven by expanding ruminant production and associated feed systems. Anthropogenic sources accounted for more than 330 teragrams per year, reflecting sustained growth in agricultural and fossil fuel …
Published in International Journal of Atmosphere · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 18–38 Read article
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Redefining Herd Health: No-Antibiotic Strategies for Revolutionizing Sustainable Dairy Development
Abstract: This study investigates the potential of no-antibiotic strategies to transform herd health management andpromote sustainable dairy development. Rising concerns over antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and the environmental consequences of antibiotic use have intensified the demand for alternative, sustainable disease management approaches. No-antibiotic strategies emphasize preventive health measures, biosecurity, and holistic practices, including optimized nutrition, vaccination, and natural antimicrobial alternatives. The study evaluates diverse management interventions, such as precision livestock farming, genetic …
Published in International Journal of Cell Biology and Cellular Functions · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2026 Read article
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IoT-Based Automated Crop Protection System for Smart Farming
Abstract: The development of current technological advancements produces expanded capabilities for agricultural farming production alongside pest management techniques. The Automatic Crop Protection System requires an Arduino controller and Blynk IoT application for monitoring and managing essential environmental parameters including temperature along with humidity as well as soil moisture and pest behavior. Real-time environmental and soil data obtained by the suggested system's sensor array gets analyzed and controlled by an Arduino controller. …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Crop science and Technology · Vol. 15, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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A Detailed Survey of Machine Learning Applications, Methods, and Future Prospects in Agriculture
Abstract: Agriculture is undergoing a digital transformation driven by machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence. The integration of ML techniques with data from sensors, drones, satellites, and IoT devices has enabled precision agriculture, early disease detection, optimized resource use, and improved yield prediction. This paper presents a comprehensive review of machine learning applications in modern agriculture, covering key areas such as crop monitoring, soil analysis, irrigation scheduling, pest, and disease detection, …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology · Vol. 15, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 39–45 Read article
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The Impact of Climate Change on Animal Health and Veterinary Practices
Abstract: Climate change poses significant challenges to animal health, altering disease dynamics, impacting livestock productivity, and threatening wildlife populations. Rising global temperatures, changing precipitation patterns, and increased frequency of extreme weather events have direct and indirect effects on both domestic animals and wildlife. Heat stress in livestock, for instance, reduces productivity, fertility, and overall well-being. Water scarcity, malnutrition, and changing ecosystems also compromise the health of animals, making them more susceptible …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Veterinary Science and Technology · Vol. 13, Issue 3, 2024 · pp. 26–30 Read article
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Heat Stress Mitigation in Resource-Constrained Dairy Farming Systems: Practical Strategies for Sustainable Development
Abstract: Heat stress poses a critical threat to dairy production, particularly in resource-constrained systems prevalent across tropical and subtropical regions. Elevated ambient temperatures, compounded by high humidity, directly impair feed intake, milk yield, reproductive efficiency, and overall animal welfare. In low-resource settings, conventional cooling technologies such as automated fans, sprinklers, and climate-controlled housing remain economically inaccessible. Therefore, cost-effective, locally adaptable, and sustainable solutions are essential for maintaining productivity and animal health. …
Published in International Journal of Climate Conditions · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 1–12 Read article
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Climate-Induced Drought, Food Insecurity, and Adaptation Governance: A Multiscale Review of Risks and Policy Responses in Africa and South Asia
Abstract: Drought is one of the most critical climate-induced hazards, severely affecting agricultural systems, water resources, and human well-being, particularly in Sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia. This review provides a comprehensive analysis of the multidimensional impacts of drought by examining its effects on food security, population displacement, and institutional adaptation across selected case studies from West Africa, South Africa, and coastal Bangladesh. The findings reveal that increasing climate variability and prolonged …
Published in International Journal of Environmental Planning and Development Architecture · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 1–8 Read article