Dear Colleagues,

Consumers require healthy and ethical animal-based food with valued nutritional components and nutraceutical properties. In addition, it is crucial to develop efficient and sustainable management systems for livestock, characterized by low environmental impact and high standards of animal welfare. The study of innovative feeding management able to sustain health, welfare, and production of small ruminants by the use of alternative feeds, by-products, supplements, and additives is challenging and has not been fully addressed. Further, the role of correct feeding management under stressful conditions in small ruminants, e.g., under thermal stress or during the transition period, has only been partially studied. There has been a considerable increase in the use of aromatic plants, herbs and essential oils, especially as feed additives instead of antibiotics, in an effort to reduce antimicrobial resistance.

We invite original authors to submit research papers and reviews that address experiments on the effects of innovative feeding management strategies in sustaining the health, welfare and production of small ruminants. Additional topics may include original research papers and reviews on the utilization of phytochemicals from agro-food system by-products.

Prof. Dr. Mariangela Caroprese
Prof. Dr. George Fthenakis
Prof. Dr. Marzia Albenzio
Guest Editors

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