Emerging Issues in Climate Smart Livestock Production 1st Edition by Sukanta Mondal, Ram Lakhan Singh 0128222654 9780128222652

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 

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 

Yellow fever disease

Zika virus disease

African horse sickness 

Conclusion

Chapter Thirteen: Role of biotechnology on animal breeding and genetic improvement

Abstract

Introduction

Animal breeding and biotechnologies

Artificial insemination 

Semen sexing

Embryo sexing

Estrus synchronization

Animal cloning

Transgenesis

Multiple ovulation and embryo transfer 

Marker-assisted selection 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 

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

Induced pluripotent stem cells 

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