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Nanominerals in nutrition: Recent developments, present burning issues and future perspectives.
1DBT-National Institute of Animal Biotechnology (NIAB), Opposite Journalist Colony, Near Gowlidoddy, Extended Q-City Road, Gachibowli, Hyderabad - 500032, Telangana, India; DBT-Regional Centre for Biotechnology (RCB), Faridabad - 121001, Haryana, India.
Food Research International (Ottawa, Ont.)
|September 9, 2022
Summary
Nanoparticles enhance livestock nutrition, improving growth, immunity, and reproduction. This review explores nanomaterials as a solution to mineral bioavailability issues in animal feed.
Area of Science:
- Agricultural Science
- Materials Science
- Biotechnology
Background:
- Rising global population increases demand for animal-derived foods.
- Livestock health and wellness are crucial for food quantity and quality.
- Dietary minerals are essential for livestock nutrition, but bioavailability is a challenge.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the application of nanomaterials in animal nutrition.
- To address bottlenecks in traditional mineral supplementation for livestock.
- To explore the development of nanominerals for improved animal health and productivity.
Main Methods:
- Comprehensive literature review on nanomaterials in animal nutrition.
- Analysis of challenges in current livestock feeding practices.
- Discussion of nanotechnology-based approaches for mineral delivery.
Main Results:
- Nanoparticle supplementation in livestock shows promising results in growth, immunity, and reproduction.
- Nanomaterials offer a potential solution to poor mineral bioavailability.
- Nanotechnology can enhance the quality of animal products.
Conclusions:
- Nanomaterials present a viable alternative to traditional mineral supplementation in livestock.
- Further research into developing suitable nanominerals is needed.
- The market for nanotechnology-based food products may accelerate innovation in animal nutrition.
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