Nanobiotechnology for the Livestock Industry

Book excerpt: Nanobiotechnology for the Livestock Industry: Animal Health and Nutrition delivers a multidisciplinary reference of nanobiotechnology applications in various sectors, including farming practices, healthcare and breeding practices, market and economic analysis/benefits, biosafety, regulation, and more. The book explores nanobiotechnology's role in livestock handling, including hygiene maintenance and feed/nutrient delivery. The book also examines nanobiotechnology's role in maintaining nutrient quality in food products, and covers healthcare practices utilizing nanobiotechnology, such as maintaining and monitoring livestock health, diagnosis and treatment of disease, monitoring drug delivery, optimizing breeding patterns, and cryopreservation of sperm and eggs. - Discusses livestock diseases and major handling mistakes in livestock treatment and potential solutions - Provides detailed explanations of food safety technologies and food regulation policies - Presents a detailed analysis of market growth and trends related to the livestock industry - Includes biosafety and bioregulation of the nanobiotechnological tools used to produce transgenic animals