Emerging Issues in Climate Smart Livestock Production

Biological Tools and Techniques

1st Edition - December 3, 2021
Editors: Sukanta Mondal, Ram Lakhan Singh
Language: English
Paperback ISBN:
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Emerging Issues in Climate Smart Livestock Production: Biological Tools and Techniques furnishes a detailed reference on livestock sustainability and the role of biotechnology for creating more sustainable livestock production systems. The book is a collection of scientific techniques, including genetic engineering used to modify and improve animals, fishes, and microorganisms for human benefit. The book is particularly attractive for scientists, researchers, students, educators, and professionals in agriculture, veterinary, and biotechnology science. This book promotes several biotechnological approaches that can easily be evaluated in the field for quality assurance programs beneficial to producing livestock products and overall public health.

Biotechnology has the potential to improve the productivity of animals via increased growth, carcass quality and reproduction, improved nutrition and feed utilization, improved food quality and safety, improved animal health and welfare, and reduced waste through more efficient utilization of resources.

Cover image
Title page
Table of Contents
Copyright
Dedication
Contributors
Preface
Acknowledgments
Chapter One: Introduction
Abstract
Introduction
Biotechnological tools to enhance sustainable livestock production
Livestock production systems
Sustainable livestock production and food security
Livestock biodiversity and sustainability
Impact of climate change on livestock production
Nanotechnology in animal production
Transgenic animals
Rumen metagenomics
Biotechnology in animal health
Climate change and infectious disease
Biotechnology in animal breeding, genetics, and conservation of genetic resources
Biotechnology in animal nutrition and feed utilization
Biotechnology in livestock reproduction
Targeted genome editing by CRISPR/Cas9 for livestock improvement
Conclusion
Chapter Two: Biotechnological tools to enhance sustainable livestock production
Abstract
Introduction
Traits to improve livestock production
Approaches to improve livestock production
Propagation
Use of growth enhancers
Conclusions
Chapter Three: Global livestock production systems: Classification, status, and future trends
Abstract
Introduction
Classification of livestock production systems
Distribution of various livestock species under different livestock production systems
Other perspectives on livestock production system classifications
Drivers of livestock production systems
Conclusion
Chapter Four: Sustainable livestock production and food security
Abstract
Introduction
Livestock farming systems provide food security (Ahmad et al., 2018)
Important consideration about sustainable livestock production
Livestock farming with care
Precision livestock farming
Sustainable livestock production and environment
Sustainable livestock production and human nutrition
Sustainable livestock production and economy
Effects of animal products on human health
Contribution of livestock in the world
Global challenges in sustainable livestock production
Livestock production and climatic changes
Livestock and biodiversity loss
Future demand of sustainable livestock production
Maneuvers to achieve sustainable livestock production for food security
Conclusion and future prospective
Chapter Five: Sustainable livestock production and biodiversity
Abstract
Introduction
Sustainability and its dimensions
Challenges in global meat production and consumption
Consumption patterns
Global distribution of grassland resources
Conversion of grassland ecosystem into agriculture
Challenges and opportunities for livestock production systems
Managing biomass production
Biodiversity loss
Management of greenhouse gases and climate change
Conclusion
Chapter Six: Climate change impact on livestock production
Abstract
Introduction
Climate change and heat stress
Impact of heat stress on animal health
Effect of heat stress on production performance
Effect of heat stress on reproduction
Effects of heat stress on male reproduction
Other indirect impacts of climate change
Adaptation and mitigation strategies
Government of India policy on climate change vis a vis animal production
Conclusion
Chapter Seven: Nanotechnology in animal production
Abstract
Introduction
Nanotechnology in boosting animal production
Nanotechnology in disease management and preventing pathogenesis
Nanotechnology in animal breeding and growth
Nanotechnology in treating reproductive problems
Nanotechnology in sterilization of animals
Nanotechnology in reducing transport and storage of animal protein (food packaging)
Food processing nanoapplications
Nanotechnology in livestock
Biological waste management through nanotechnology for sustainable animal husbandry and livestock production
Toxicological and environment safety concerns
Conclusion and future outlook
Chapter Eight: Transgenic animals
Abstract
Introduction
Techniques for producing transgenic animals
Different types of transgenic animals
Applications of transgenic animals
Ethics in transgenic animal production
Future prospects
Conclusion
Chapter Nine: Potential implications of gonadotropin-releasing hormone analogues in assisted reproductive technology
Abstract
Introduction
GnRH agonists-antagonists in female livestock
GnRH agonists-antagonists in male livestock
Rodents and GnRH analogues
Female rodents and GnRH analogues
Male rodents and GnRH analogues
Conclusion and future directions
Chapter Ten: Oxidative stress in modulation of immune function in livestock
Abstract
Introduction
Role of free radicals in evoking immune responses
Implication of oxidative stress on immune responses in dairy cattle
Immunological reflex in poultry birds on redox burden
Impact of stress on the goat immune system
Sequential effects of oxido-reductive stress in piglets
Chapter Eleven: Cow urine: Potential resource for sustainable agriculture
Abstract
1: Introduction
2: Composition of cow urine
3: Diet effects on composition of cow urine
4: Applications of cow urine
5: Direct applications
6: Indirect applications
7: Conclusion
Chapter Twelve: Effect of climate change on vector-borne disease
Abstract
Introduction
Vector-borne disease (VBD)
Mosquito-borne diseases
Tick-borne diseases
Climate change and vector
Culex mosquito
Aedes mosquito
Anopheles mosquito
Culicoides midges
Ixodes tick
Malaria
Dengue
Japanese encephalitis
Blue tongue
Babesiosis
Kyasanur forest disease (KFD)
Yellow fever disease
Zika virus disease
African horse sickness (AHS)
Conclusion
Chapter Thirteen: Role of biotechnology on animal breeding and genetic improvement
Abstract
Introduction
Animal breeding and biotechnologies
Artificial insemination (AI)
Semen sexing
Embryo sexing
Estrus synchronization
Animal cloning
Transgenesis
Multiple ovulation and embryo transfer (MOET)
Marker-assisted selection (MAS) and gene mapping
Genome editing technology vs traditional animal breeding
Conclusion
Chapter Fourteen: Biotechnology in animal nutrition and feed utilization
Abstract
Introduction
Composition and nutrient requirements of livestock
Feed of ruminants
Feed availability and nutrition
Applications of biotechnology in livestock nutrition
Feed utilization and rationing
Biological treatments to improve feed utilization
Biotechnological interventions to improve feed utilization
Bionanotechnology for animal health and feed utilization
Prospects
Conclusions
Chapter Fifteen: Biotechnology in livestock reproduction
Abstract
Introduction
Artificial insemination (AI)
Embryo technologies
Sexing of embryo and sperm
Sperm sexing
Chapter Sixteen: Targeted genome editing by CRISPR/Cas9 for livestock improvement
Abstract
Introduction
Genome editors
CRISPR/Cas9 system
Application of CRISPR/Cas9 in livestock improvement
Conclusions and prospects
Chapter Seventeen: Stem cell technology: Application in animal health and livestock production
Abstract
Introduction
Characteristics of mesenchymal stem cells
Embryonic stem cells (ESCs)
Induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs)
Adult mammary stem cells
Germ cell transfer technique to livestock production
Applications of germ cell transplantation in livestock
Transgenesis
Routes of transplantation of stem cells
Types of xenotransplant rejections
Stem cell therapy application in veterinary medicine
Future aspects of stem cells and regeneration in veterinary science and translation to human health
Conclusion
Chapter Eighteen: Way forward for sustainable livestock sector
Abstract
Introduction
Importance of livestock production
Adverse effect of climatic change on livestock production
Role of livestock sector in climate change
Way forward
Mitigation approaches in animal husbandry practices
Nutrigenomics and precision nutrition
Enteric fermentation
Carbon sequestration
Better manure management (e.g., composting)
Conclusion
Index

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Sukanta Mondal

Ram Lakhan Singh