RUMINANT FORMULA FOR THE FUTURE: NUTRITION OR PATHOLOGY?: ELEVATING PERFORMANCE AND HEALTH (PB 2009) Paperback

In today's dynamic market, the production of milk and meat from ruminant animals needs to constantly find affordable strategies to improve animal health, productivity, and product safety. Factors like food safety, traceability, and animal welfare are increasingly influencing what consumers buy. However, meeting these demands can often push already high production costs even further. Therefore, producers need to explore new technologies, particularly in animal nutrition, to maximize efficiency. The strong connection between what animals eat and their health is well-established and needs to be used more effectively to ensure the industry's progress. It's becoming evident that nutritional interventions at critical points in dairy and beef production can significantly benefit the health of the rumen and gut, leading to improved performance. Areas like the transition period and the use of antioxidants in nutrition have received special attention, recognizing the shifting nutritional requirements of today's high-producing animals. The growing risk of mycotoxins underscores the impact of climate change on modern animal production. Solutions are needed to minimize or eliminate this risk, and effective ways to share knowledge must be integrated into all advisory services. The book ‘Ruminant formula for the future: nutrition or pathology? Elevating performance and health’ brings together the knowledge of researchers from around the world. It discusses important subjects like calf management and lameness in cows, alongside innovative approaches aimed at reducing production-related diseases and promoting the health of the rumen and gut. This book is intended for nutritionists, veterinarians, consultants, animal producers, as well as researchers and students in animal and biological sciences.