Introduction

This book reviews concepts and recent advances of biotechnological approaches for livestock production. Indeed, biotechnologies have recently emerged as powerful tools for animal breeding, genetics, production, nutrition, and animal health. Applications to the production of livestock such as cattle, camel, and poultry are detailed. Chapters also present biotechnological applications for diagnostics, animal nutrition, and animal food production.

Table of contents:

Artificial insemination program in cattle

Reproduction management and artificial insemination in dromedary camel

Biotechnological advancements in livestock production

Applications of stem cells technology in livestock production

Metabolomics and proteomics signatures in feed-efficient beef and dairy cattle

Biotechnological applications in dairy products and safety

On-farm point-of-care diagnostic technologies for monitoring health, welfare, and performance in livestock production systems

Biotechnological applications in poultry farming