The book “Nutritional Strategies for Poultry & Livestock Production” is a comprehensive compilation and an enduring repository of knowledge contributed by eminent experts from across the globe. It represents a remarkable confluence of scientific expertise, industry insights, and innovative research, addressing the most pressing challenges and emerging advancements in animal nutrition and sustainable livestock management. Special attention has been given to both poultry and livestock production systems, highlighting species-specific nutritional interventions and sustainable management practices aimed at enhancing productivity, profitability and environmental stewardship. The chapters encompass diverse topics, beginning with “Precision Feeding as a Tool for Enhanced Productivity”, emphasizing targeted nutrition for optimized feed efficiency. “Nutritional Strategies to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions” highlights the role of nutrition in mitigating environmental impact, while the “Economic Evaluation of Nutritional Interventions” presents cost-effective approaches to improve production outcomes. The concept of “Rumen Manipulation for Improved Efficiency in Ruminants” underscores microbial interventions for enhanced digestion and productivity. The growing trend of “Organic and Free-Range Animal Production” is examined through a nutritional lens, while “Nutritional Management for High Production in Dairy Cattle” emphasizes performance-oriented feeding. Understanding “Nutritional Requirements for Stress Management in Livestock” is crucial in addressing challenges arising from environmental, physiological, and metabolic stressors. The section on “Nutritional Impact on Animal Health and Welfare” establishes the integral relationship between diet and well-being. Equally significant is the chapter on “Training and Capacity Building in Sustainable Animal Production”, which emphasizes the role of education, skill enhancement, and knowledge dissemination in achieving lasting improvements in productivity and sustainability across the animal production sector. Sustainability remains a central theme throughout the book, with insights into “Alternative Feed Resources for Sustainable Animal Production” and “Poultry Waste Management for an Eco-friendly Environment”, ensuring long-term ecological balance. Technological innovations, such as “Supplementation of Nano-Minerals in Poultry Ration” open new avenues in trace mineral nutrition and bioavailability. The “Role of Nutrition in Sustainable Livestock Farming” reinforces the importance of balanced feeding for ecological and economic resilience, while “Nutritional Strategies for Improved Reproductive Performance” and “Nutritional Approaches to Reduce Waste and Pollution” discuss resource optimization and reproductive efficiency. The “Eco-Protein Revolution—Black Soldier Fly (BSF) Larva Meal for Livestock, Poultry and Aquaculture” introduces a sustainable, high-quality alternative protein source for the future of animal nutrition. The chapter on “Strategies for Improving Meat Quality and Growth Performance” offers insights into enhancing carcass yield, quality, and overall efficiency in animal production. The inclusion of “A New Diagnostic Tool – Forensic Feed Science – to Better the Feed Processing Industry” highlights the importance of feed traceability, quality assurance, and innovation in the feed sector. This compilation is designed to inspire further research, innovation, and practical implementation in animal nutrition. It will serve as a valuable reference for academicians, researchers, students, and industry professionals seeking sustainable solutions in poultry and livestock production.
Dr. Kiran Kumari, currently working as an Associate Professor in Animal Nutrition Department at College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Kishanganj, has completed her BVSc from Bihar Vet. College, Patna, MVSc from Ranchi Vet College, Ranchi and PhD from Veterinary College, Anjora, Durg. She has worked as a Vet. Asst. Surgeon at Raigarh, Chhattisgarh before joining as an Asst. Prof. at VCA, Anjora, Durg. She has working experience of 15 years. She has authored and co-authored several research articles in National and International Journals of Repute. She has more than 50 extension articles as popular articles, leaflets, pamphlets, folders. She has authored two books related to animal science and several booklets. As a NCC officer, she has got several appreciation certificates commendation card and State Education Minister Award. She has been the Team leader in RDC and other cultural events. She has been awarded Best Oral Presentation award. She is a lifetime member of several societies in her field of expertise.
Dr. Yengkhom Rojita Devi is currently working as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Animal Nutrition at College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Kishanganj. She holds a Ph.D. degree in Animal Nutrition from the Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Izatnagar (2019), an M.V.Sc. with JRF in Animal Nutrition from the Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Izatnagar (2016), and a B.V.Sc. & A.H. from Central Agricultural University, Imphal (2014), securing first division throughout her academic career. She has been actively involved in teaching under-graduate courses and her research interests include ruminant nutrition, feed formulation, nutrient utilization, and feed supplements. She has published several research papers in reputed National and International Journals. She has 8 research articles, 5 review articles, 7 book chapters and more than 40 extension articles as popular articles, leaflets, pamphlets, folders. She has also participated in several national workshops and short courses. She is a lifetime member of several societies in her field of expertise.
Dr. Prasanna Pal is an Assistant Professor of Veterinary Physiology at College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Kishanganj (BASU, Patna). He obtained his BVSc & AH from WBUAFS, Kolkata (2016), and MVSc (2018) and PhD (2022) in Animal Physiology from ICAR-NDRI, Karnal, Haryana. His research focuses on reproductive physiology and immunoassay development. Dr. Pal has published over 15 research and review articles in International Journals and more than 50 popular articles in science magazines and has contributed 29 book chapters in 16 books. He actively participated in numerous scientific events and received several distinctions, including the Young Scientist Award, Best Paper Presentation and Best Poster Presentation Awards. He has also served as an Editor and Reviewer for various National and International Journals. From his research works, he filed a Patent in the Indian Patent Office in 2022. Before joining BASU, Patna Dr. Pal worked as a Veterinary Officer and Block Livestock Development Officer under the Animal Resources Development Department, Govt. of West Bengal.
1 Precision Feeding: A Tool for Enhanced Productivity.............................1 M.K. Gendley and Kiran Kumari
2 Nutritional Strategies to Reduce Green House Gas Production.............17 C. Valli
3 Technological Intervention and Its Economic Evaluation for Enrichment of Crop Residues................................................................25 A.P. Dhok
4 Rumen Manipulation for Improved Efficiency in Ruminants................31 R. Murugeswari and Kiran Kumari
5 Organic and Free-Range Animal Production Focus on Sustainable .....43 Roopa Krishna Reddy
6 Nutritional Management of High Production in Dairy Cattle................63 S.K. Mishra and Kiran Kumari
7 Nutritional Requirements for Stress Management in Livestock............75 Amit Sharma
8 Nutritional Impact on Animal Health and Welfare................................85 Ankur Rastogi, Pratiksha Raghuwanshi and R K Sharma
9 Training and Capacity Building in Sustainable Animal Production......97 Kemisola Deborah Osakuade
10 Alternative Feed Resources for Sustainable Animal Production.........113 R.B. Makwana, Hasmukh Patel and M.M. Pawar
11 Poultry Waste Management for Eco-friendly Environment.................129 D. Kannan
12 Supplementation of Nano-Minerals in Poultry Ration.........................137 Niranajn Panda
13 Role of Nutrition in Sustainable Livestock Farming...........................157 Dinesh Kumar and Rashmi Kumari
14 Nutritional Strategies for Improved Reproductive Performance.........169 Ndubuisi Samuel Machebe
15 Nutritional Approaches to Reduce Waste and Pollution in Aquauclture..........................................................................................205 Ibukun Awoyemi
16 Eco-Protein Revolution: BSF Larva Meal for Livestock, Poultry, Pet and Aquaculture................................................................217 R.K. Sowjanya Lakshmi, M. Yugandhar Kumar & K.R. Sriranga
17 Nutritional Strategies for Improving Meat Quality and Growth Performance............................................................................225 A.K. Patil
18 A New Diagnostic Tool-Forensic Feed Science - To Better the Feed Processing Industry.....................................................................237 Dr. Naveen Kumar
