Effect of Farming Systems on Growth Performances and Meat Traits of Farm Animals
A special issue of Animals (ISSN 2076-2615). This special issue belongs to the section "Animal System and Management".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 March 2025 | Viewed by 2804
Special Issue Editors
Interests: meat science; meat quality; animal growth and development; muscle biology; animal science; animal production
Interests: lipidomics; metabolomics; proteomics; beef quality; muscle biology
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
In recent decades, the global meat production has witnessed a substantial increase attributed to multifaceted factors, including population expansion, escalating incomes and shifts in dietary preferences. Consumer demands for high-quality and sustainable meat have prompted notable changes in livestock farming systems. The selection of a farming system significantly impacts animal growth, performance and meat quality outcomes, as it encompasses essential factors such as animal nutrition, rearing systems, housing conditions, breed selection and management practices. These factors directly influence the growth performances of farm animals and subsequently impact meat quality attributes such as color, tenderness, flavor and nutritional composition. A thorough understanding and careful consideration of these farming system factors are crucial in optimizing animal growth and achieving desired meat quality characteristics.
We encourage the submission of novel information and insights that advance our understanding of how different farming systems influence animal growth and the quality attributes of meat, contributing to updating scientific knowledge base and promoting informed discussions on this topic.
Dr. Mariane Beline
Dr. Daniel Silva Antonelo
Dr. Juan Fernando Morales Gómez
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- animal growth
- animal production
- growth performance
- management practices
- meat quality
- production systems
- rearing systems
