About this Research Topic
Livestock productivity is crucial for agricultural sustainability and food security, facing the dual challenges of enhancing production while reducing environmental impacts and safeguarding animal welfare. The exploration of natural compounds from plants and other organic sources has emerged as a promising avenue to bolster livestock production. Natural compounds are increasingly recognized for their potential to improve antioxidant defenses, promote gut health, mitigate greenhouse gas emissions, and prevent diseases. The transition towards utilizing natural compounds reflects a broader shift toward sustainable livestock practices that address both productivity enhancements and critical environmental and health issues.
This Research Topic aims to assemble pioneering research on the diverse array of natural compounds applicable in livestock environments. With a focus on microbial agents, herbal extracts, spices, and other organic materials, this collection explores their impact on boosting productivity, enhancing antioxidant capacity, and managing gut microbiology. Recent studies underscore the benefits of integrating specific natural compounds into animal feed, which notably boosts antioxidant levels, thereby enhancing animal health and resistance to oxidative stress. Additionally, the use of probiotics and prebiotics is gaining traction for improving gut health and nutrient uptake, crucial for overall livestock productivity and welfare. Moreover, some natural compounds have been shown to effectively reduce methane outputs from livestock, thus contributing significantly to environmental conservation efforts.
To gather further insights in this field, we welcome articles addressing, but not limited to, the following themes:
• Identification and analysis of novel natural compounds with antioxidant properties
• Effects of natural products on gut health and immune function across various livestock species
• Innovative strategies to reduce livestock-induced greenhouse gas emissions
• Sustainable disease management alternatives to conventional antibiotics
• Impact assessments of natural compounds on overall livestock productivity and sustainability
This Research Topic aims to assemble pioneering research on the diverse array of natural compounds applicable in livestock environments. With a focus on microbial agents, herbal extracts, spices, and other organic materials, this collection explores their impact on boosting productivity, enhancing antioxidant capacity, and managing gut microbiology. Recent studies underscore the benefits of integrating specific natural compounds into animal feed, which notably boosts antioxidant levels, thereby enhancing animal health and resistance to oxidative stress. Additionally, the use of probiotics and prebiotics is gaining traction for improving gut health and nutrient uptake, crucial for overall livestock productivity and welfare. Moreover, some natural compounds have been shown to effectively reduce methane outputs from livestock, thus contributing significantly to environmental conservation efforts.
To gather further insights in this field, we welcome articles addressing, but not limited to, the following themes:
• Identification and analysis of novel natural compounds with antioxidant properties
• Effects of natural products on gut health and immune function across various livestock species
• Innovative strategies to reduce livestock-induced greenhouse gas emissions
• Sustainable disease management alternatives to conventional antibiotics
• Impact assessments of natural compounds on overall livestock productivity and sustainability
Keywords: Natural Compounds, Natural Products, Greenhouse gas, Livestock, Antioxidant
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