TROPICAL ANIMAL HEALTH AND PRODUCTION
Scope & Guideline
Unveiling breakthroughs in tropical animal welfare.
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Animal Health and Disease Management:
Research on the prevalence, epidemiology, and control of diseases affecting livestock, including vector-borne diseases, zoonotic infections, and management strategies to enhance animal health. - Genetic Improvement and Breeding Strategies:
Studies focused on genetic evaluations, breeding programs, and genomic selection to improve traits such as growth, reproduction, and disease resistance in various livestock species. - Nutritional Strategies and Feed Management:
Investigations into dietary formulations, supplementation strategies, and alternative feed resources to enhance animal performance, health, and productivity under tropical conditions. - Animal Behavior and Welfare:
Research assessing the behavioral responses of livestock to various management systems, housing conditions, and environmental stressors, emphasizing welfare improvements. - Sustainable Livestock Production Systems:
Exploration of integrated and sustainable practices in livestock production, including agroecological approaches and the impact of climate change on animal agriculture.
Trending and Emerging
- Climate Resilience and Adaptation:
Studies focusing on how livestock production systems can adapt to climate change, including heat stress management and the development of climate-resilient breeds. - Nutritional Innovations and Functional Feeds:
An increasing trend in research on functional feeds, including the use of probiotics, prebiotics, and phytogenic additives to enhance animal health and productivity. - Precision Livestock Farming Technologies:
Emerging research on the application of precision farming technologies, such as sensors and data analytics, to optimize livestock management and health monitoring. - One Health Approach:
A growing emphasis on the interconnection between animal health, human health, and the environment, promoting integrated approaches to disease prevention and control. - Genetic Diversity and Conservation:
Increased research on genetic diversity, conservation of indigenous breeds, and their roles in sustainable production systems, reflecting a shift towards biodiversity preservation.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Animal Husbandry Practices:
There is a noticeable decline in research centered on traditional animal husbandry methods, as the focus shifts toward more innovative and sustainable practices. - Local Breed Characterization:
While still relevant, the frequency of studies dedicated solely to the characterization of local breeds has decreased, possibly due to a growing emphasis on genetic improvement and crossbreeding. - Basic Physiology Studies:
The journal has seen a reduction in basic physiological studies as research increasingly prioritizes applied sciences that address immediate challenges in animal health and production. - Invasive Disease Management:
Research on invasive disease management strategies has waned in favor of broader epidemiological studies and genetic resistance mechanisms.
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