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Department of Animal Resource & Science, Dankook University, No.29 Anseodong, Cheonan, Republic of Korea
Department of Food Science and Biotechnology, College of Life Sciences, Sejong University, 209 Neungdong-ro, Gunja-dong, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea
Department of Animal Resource & Science, Dankook University, No.29 Anseodong, Cheonan, Republic of Korea

Sustainable Development of Natural Bioactive Compounds/Products in Animal Resource and Agriculture Science: Volume II

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30 April 2024
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30 June 2024
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Dear Colleagues,

The sustainable development of natural bioactive compounds/products in animal resources and agriculture science involves the cultivation, extraction, and utilization of natural compounds found in plants and animals for various applications. These compounds are often used in the fields of medicine, food, and cosmetics, among others. To achieve sustainable development in this area, it is important to adopt practices that promote the responsible use of resources, conservation of biodiversity, and reduction of waste. This can be achieved by:

Adopting sustainable farming practices: This involves the use of organic farming techniques, crop rotation, and the use of natural fertilizers to minimize the use of synthetic pesticides and fertilizers. This helps to preserve the natural habitats of plants and animals, reduce soil erosion, and maintain the soil's fertility.

Promoting biodiversity conservation: This can be achieved by encouraging the planting of diverse crops and promoting the use of natural pest control methods such as companion planting and the use of biological pest control agents. This helps to preserve the natural habitats of plants and animals and promotes genetic diversity.

Efficient extraction and processing of natural compounds: This involves the use of efficient extraction techniques that minimize waste and the use of renewable energy sources in the processing of natural compounds. This helps to reduce the environmental impact of the extraction and processing of natural compounds.

Developing innovative products and applications: This involves the development of innovative products and applications of natural compounds that have high value and contribute to the sustainable development of agriculture and animal resources. This can include the development of natural medicines, food additives, and cosmetic products, among others.

Overall, the sustainable development of natural bioactive compounds/products in animal resources and agriculture science involves adopting practices that promote environmental and social sustainability while maximizing the economic benefits of these natural resources. For this reason, it receives special attention in agricultural, commercial industries, and pharmaceutical applications. For this reason, it receives special attention in agricultural, commercial industries, and pharmaceutical applications. These Bioactive compounds are additional nutritional constituents found in small quantities in foods and provide health benefits beyond the basic nutritional value of the product.

This Topic welcomes publications which focus on any aspect of animals (pigs, cattle, aqua, poultry, rabbits, rats, etc.) in agricultural production systems, including immunology or nutrition, which increases animals’ resistance to infection and enhances their growth and production performances. In this Topic, we invite researchers to contribute their original or review articles on sustainable development of natural bioactive compounds/products in animals, agriculture, poultry, agronomy and fishery. Additionally, papers are welcome that focus on the potential bioactivities of extracted natural compounds and their potential biological applications in human welfare.

Prof. Dr. In Ho Kim
Dr. Balamuralikrishnan Balasubramanian
Dr. Shanmugam Sureshkumar
Topic Editors

Keywords

  • phytochemicals
  • feed additives
  • plan based feed
  • antioxidants
  • anti-inflammatory
  • bioactive compounds from various natural resources
  • biological activities of bioactive compounds
  • mycotoxin
  • microorganism

Participating Journals

Journal Name Impact Factor CiteScore Launched Year First Decision (median) APC
Agriculture
agriculture
3.6 3.6 2011 17.7 Days CHF 2600 Submit
Agronomy
agronomy
3.7 5.2 2011 15.8 Days CHF 2600 Submit
Animals
animals
3.0 4.2 2011 18.1 Days CHF 2400 Submit
Fishes
fishes
2.3 1.9 2016 15.7 Days CHF 2600 Submit
Poultry
poultry
- - 2022 25.1 Days CHF 1000 Submit

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Diet of Broilers with Essential Oil from Citrus sinensis and Xylopia aromatica Fruits
by Marcela Christofoli, Weslane Justina da Silva, Nathan Ferreira da Silva, Nadielli Pereira Bonifácio, Christiane Silva Souza, Fabiano Guimarães Silva, Paulo Sérgio Pereira and Cibele Silva Minafra
Animals 2023, 13(21), 3326; https://doi.org/10.3390/ani13213326 - 26 Oct 2023
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This study aimed to evaluate the effects of essential oils from the fruits of Citrus sinensis and Xylopia aromatica, included in broiler feed, on blood parameters, the biometrics of digestive organs, bone analyses, and the biochemical profiles of the viscera, as well [...] Read more.
This study aimed to evaluate the effects of essential oils from the fruits of Citrus sinensis and Xylopia aromatica, included in broiler feed, on blood parameters, the biometrics of digestive organs, bone analyses, and the biochemical profiles of the viscera, as well as the histomorphometry of the small intestine. In this study, 180 one-day-old male chicks of the Cobb 500 strain were fed a corn and soybean meal over three treatments and six replications, and the experimental design was completely randomized. The data were subjected to an analysis of variance and a Tukey test at a 5% significance level. The effect of the experimental diets on performance, blood parameters, biometrics of the digestive organs, bone analysis, and biochemical profiles of the viscera, as well as the histomorphometry of the small intestine, were evaluated. The compounds identified in the essential oil of X. aromatica were sylvestrene, α-pinene, and β-pinene, while in C. sinensis they were limonene and myrcene. The essential oils of C. sinensis and X. aromatica had no significant effect on performance at 14 days. The effects of the presence of the essential oils of C. sinensis and X. aromatica on the response were beneficial: there were reductions in liver lipids, cholesterol, and triglycerides, and in the depths of the crypts in the jejunum of chickens. So, the essential oils from the fruits of C. sinensis and X. aromatica can be used in broiler chickens to improve the lipid profiles of birds without affecting their performance. Full article
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