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87 articles for “animal nutrition”
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Enzyme Technology in Animal Nutrition: Enhancing Digestibility, Bioavailability, and Nutrient Utilization in Animal Production
Abstract: Enzyme technology has emerged as a core component of modern animal nutrition, offering practical solutions to improve feed utilization, enhance digestive efficiency, and support sustainable livestock production. This review synthesizes current advances in the application of exogenous feed enzymes in animal diets, with emphasis on their contribution to improved nutrient digestibility, bioavailability, and overall feed efficiency. Key enzymes, including phytases, proteases, carbohydrases, and lipases, are widely utilized to degrade anti …
Published in International Journal of Biochemistry and Biomolecule Research · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2026 Read article
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Monoclonal Antibodies in Next Generation Animal Nutrition: Mapping Nutrient Immune Interaction Networks in Livestock Systems
Abstract: Sustainable livestock production is increasingly constrained by disease pressure, antimicrobial resistance, and declining feed efficiency under intensifying environmental stressors. Conventional nutritional strategies, while essential, remain insufficient to precisely regulate immune function and metabolic resilience. This review explores the emerging role of Monoclonal antibodies as advanced biologics in next generation animal nutrition, with a focus on mapping nutrient immune interaction networks in livestock systems. It synthesizes current knowledge on how nutrients …
Published in International Journal of Molecular Biotechnological Research · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 20–32 Read article
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Functional Biomolecules in Animal Nutrition: Biochemical Mechanisms and Their Impacts on Growth Performance and Health Outcomes
Abstract: Functional biomolecules have emerged as critical modulators of animal nutrition, extending beyond conventional nutrient supply to regulate biochemical and physiological processes that determine growth performance and health outcomes. This review synthesizes current knowledge on diverse classes of bioactive compounds, including amino acids, peptides, fatty acids, vitamins, minerals, phytochemicals, and microbial-derived metabolites, and their roles in livestock systems. Emphasis is placed on underlying biochemical mechanisms such as enzyme activation, nutrient signaling …
Published in International Journal of Nutritions · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 26–36 Read article
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Recombinant Proteins and Nested Gene Regulation: Nutrient Driven Immune Response and Disease Resistance in Livestock
Abstract: Livestock production systems are increasingly challenged by infectious diseases, metabolic disorders, and environmental stressors that reduce productivity and compromise animal health. Advances in molecular biology and animal nutrition now offer new opportunities to strengthen disease resistance through integrated strategies that combine recombinant protein technologies, gene regulatory mechanisms, and nutrient mediated immune modulation. This review examines how recombinant proteins and nested gene regulation interact to shape nutrient driven immune responses in …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Biotechnology · Vol. 16, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 84–97 Read article
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Beyond the Alternative Proteins: How Does Fungal-Insect Bioconversion Reshape Nutrient Quality and Functional Value of Animal Feeds?
Abstract: The growing demand for sustainable animal production has intensified interest in fungi and insects as alternative sources of feed protein; however, their nutritional significance extends well beyond simple replacement of conventional protein ingredients. Fungal-insect bioconversion represents an emerging biological platform in which microorganisms and insects can transform low-value biomass into nutritionally and functionally distinct feed resources. This review examines how sequential or integrated fungal and insect bioconversion can reshape the …
Published in International Journal of Insects · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2026 Read article
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Nutrition Induced Gut Microbiota Modulation in Food Animals: Implications for Viral Susceptibility, Shedding and Transmission Dynamics for Sustainable Development
Abstract: The gut microbiota has emerged as a central mediator linking host nutrition, immune competence, and vulnerability to viral pathogens in food animals. Diet is a primary driver of microbial community structure and function, influencing metabolite production, intestinal barrier integrity, and systemic antiviral immunity. Accumulating evidence indicates that nutrition induced modulation of the gut microbiota can substantially alter viral susceptibility, replication, and shedding patterns, with downstream effects on transmission dynamics within …
Published in International Journal of Virus Studies · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 46–56 Read article
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Nutritional Management in Veterinary Medicine: Impact on Animal Health and Disease Prevention
Abstract: Nutrition plays a critical role in maintaining animal health and preventing various diseases. This review article explores the impact of nutrition on animal well-being, focusing on topics such as balanced diets, dietary supplements, nutritional deficiencies, obesity management, and the role of nutrition in disease prevention and management. By understanding the importance of proper nutrition in veterinary medicine, practitioners can make informed decisions regarding diet formulation and feeding practices, ultimately enhancing …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Veterinary Science and Technology · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 16–20 Read article
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Diet-Gene Interactions in Farm Animals: Molecular Dynamics, Gene Expressions, Signalling Pathways and Precision Nutrition for Sustainable Productivity
Abstract: Diet-gene interactions represent a central mechanism through which nutrition influences growth, health, and productivity in farm animals. Recent advances in molecular biology and genetics have revealed that nutrients act not only as metabolic substrates but also as signalling molecules capable of modulating gene expression, cellular pathways, and epigenetic regulation. This review synthesizes current knowledge on the molecular dynamics of nutrient utilization in farm animals, with emphasis on nutrigenomic responses, nutrient …
Published in International Journal of Genetic Modifications and Recombinations · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 69–76 Read article
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Key of Certification to Scheme Cattle Food
Abstract: The present article is the scripture of animal husbandry to achieve scope via nanotechnology. Biological progress is important in farming; if achieved has been introduced in terms of new animal breeds and new production techniques. Basis of role has been developed from nutrition regime and type of feed and additives used, so forth has been interplays of animal production technology. Modern methods of animal production have assisted from bioengineering, genetic …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Veterinary Science and Technology · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 18–24 Read article
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Nutritional Modulation of Gene Expression: Insights from SNPs, CNVs, and Microsatellite Markers in Animal Systems
Abstract: Nutritional modulation of gene expression represents a critical interface between diet and the genome, shaping metabolic efficiency, health, and productivity in animal systems. Genetic variations such as single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs), copy number variants (CNVs), and microsatellite markers contribute to differential gene regulation in response to dietary inputs. This review synthesizes current knowledge on how these molecular markers influence nutrient driven gene expression and phenotypic outcomes in livestock species. SNPs …
Published in International Journal of Molecular Biotechnological Research · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2026 Read article
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Nutrition Induced Remodeling Dynamics of Cell Membranes: Implications for Performance, Health, and Welfare Issues in Food Animals
Abstract: Cell membranes represent dynamic structural and functional platforms that integrate nutritional signals with cellular metabolism, immune competence, and physiological adaptation in food animals. Beyond their classical role as selective barriers, membranes actively regulate nutrient transport, signal transduction, and bioenergetics through highly responsive lipid and protein networks. Dietary components, particularly fatty acids, vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and bioactive compounds, critically influence membrane composition, fluidity, and stability, thereby shaping cellular function and …
Published in International Journal of Membranes · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 25–37 Read article
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Formulation of Balanced Ration of Buffaloes
Abstract: Research work in animal nutrition has resulted in a better understanding of a balance of nutrients for optimum utilization of feeds in animal production. This knowledge if transferred to farm practice will show positive result in both livestock production and conservation of feed supplies. A balanced ration consists of carbohydrates, proteins, minerals and vitamins. Out of these factors, considering only one or two in feed formulation will alter the health …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Dairy Science and Technology · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 5–10 Read article
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Proximate Composition and Nutritive Value of Red Seaweed (Rhodophyta) and Green Seaweed (Chlorophyta) as Livestock Feed
Abstract: Seaweeds have been recognized globally as the biological and ecologically potential sources of proteins, lipids, fibers, and minerals for livestock. The study was carried out for a period of 3 months from April to June 2023 in Saint Martin’s Island, Bangladesh, to explore the potentials of red seaweed (Rhodophyta) and green seaweed (Chlorophyta) as livestock feeds. Samples were collected from Saint Martin’s Island and analyzed for dry matter (DM), crude …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Veterinary Science and Technology · Vol. 13, Issue 3, 2024 · pp. 01–10 Read article
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Whey Valorization in the Dairy Industry: Emerging Technologies and Value-Added Applications
Abstract: Whey is a major by-product of the dairy industry generated during the manufacture of cheese, casein, and other dairy products. Despite being traditionally considered a waste stream, whey contains valuable nutrients, particularly high-quality proteins, lactose, minerals, vitamins, and bioactive compounds, making it an important resource for sustainable food production. Improper disposal of untreated whey can create significant environmental concerns because of its high organic load. Whey valorization, therefore, provides an …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Dairy Science and Technology · Vol. 15, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 42–49 Read article
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How do Fungal Metabolites Influence Epithelial Integrity, Gut Barrier Function, and Nutrient Transport in Livestock? A Protection-Permeability Paradox
Abstract: The intestinal epithelium represents a dynamic interface between dietary substrates, resident microorganisms, and host tissues, linking barrier integrity with nutrient acquisition and metabolic homeostasis. Fungal metabolites are increasingly recognized as biologically active signals rather than passive components of fermented feeds, yet their effects on the epithelial-nutrient interface remain fragmented across animal nutrition, microbiology, and gut physiology. This review examines how fungal-derived β-glucans, mannans, organic acids, peptides, phenolic derivatives, and other …
Published in Emerging Trends in Metabolites · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2026 Read article
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¬Study on Phenological, Qualitative and Quantitative Traits in Fodder Maize (Zea mays L.): Digestible Nutrients and Chemical Composition
Abstract: AbstractThe present study examined the effectiveness of maize fodder cultivated with three genotypes— V1 (AAIMS 1), V2 (AAIMS 2), and V3 (J1006) in fodder maize, obtained from complete randomized design in the Animal Nutrition Laboratory, SHIATS, Allahabad, India. The data were recorded on eight characters to study the per se performance of fodder quality traits of maize fodder. Analysis of variance revealed that there was considerable variation available for most …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2014 · pp. 24–29 Read article
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Green Pastures, Healthy Herd: The Intricate Interplay of Nutrition, Milk Yield, Reproduction, and Welfare in Dairy Cows
Abstract: The study explores the intricate interplay between green pastures, nutrition, milk yield, reproduction, and welfare in dairy cows, emphasizing the multifaceted benefits of pasture-based systems. Green grass serves as a natural, nutrient-rich feed source that supports optimal dairy cow performance by providing essential nutrients such as energy, proteins, vitamins, and minerals, which are crucial for high milk production. The natural grazing behavior associated with green pastures enhances rumen function, facilitating …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany · Vol. 14, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 51–66 Read article
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Silage Beyond Green Fodder: Nutritional, Health, Economic and Environmental Implications for Sustainable Livestock Production
Abstract: Silage is a pivotal component in modern livestock feeding systems, offering far more than just an alternative to green fodder. This study explores the multifaceted roles of silage in enhancing livestock nutrition, health, and overall farm sustainability. The preservation of crops through fermentation allows for year-round availability of high-quality feed, ensuring consistent nutritional intake, particularly during periods of forage scarcity. Beyond its basic function as a feedstuff, silage improves the …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology · Vol. 14, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 01–23 Read article
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Saccharomyces exiguus Single Cell Protein Synthesis in Ethanol
Abstract: At present, foods of animal and vegetable origin have two fundamental aspects of resolving the nutritional value for human and animal consumption. As well as the cost of agricultural production with the necessary inputs in a sustainability scheme. Consequently, there are other strategies for the generation of nutritional quality protein for consumption, such as the so-called protein of unicellular origin “single cell protein” (SCP), Saccharomyces exiguus is a precise example …
Published in Journal of Catalyst & Catalysis · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 22–27 Read article
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Phytase enzyme and its remarkable effects on chicken health
Abstract: Phytase enzyme catalyzes the hydrolysis of Phytate to mono, di, tri, tetra and penta Phosphate of Myoinositol and Inorganic Phosphate. Cereals, legumes and oilseeds are the main ingredients of animal feed. Phytic acid or phytate is the chief storage form of phosphorus in the feed obtained from these plant sources. Phytate bound important mineral, metal ions and amino acids with it, and in this way it is anti-nutritional element. Simple …
Published in Emerging Trends in Personalized Medicines · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 37–41 Read article