Sustainability in Livestock from the Perspective of Nutrigenomics

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10.2991/978-94-6239-666-1_52How to use a DOI?

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Nutrigenomics; livestock; nutrition; genes; sustainability

Abstract

Sustainability in livestock refers to conducting production not only from an economic perspective but also in a balanced manner considering environmental, social, and animal welfare dimensions. The aim is to efficiently use natural resources, minimize negative environmental impacts, protect animal health and welfare, secure producers’ incomes, and ensure healthy production systems for future generations. Nutrigenomics in livestock is an interdisciplinary approach that examines the effects of nutrition on the genome at a molecular level. This field includes studies aimed at optimizing animals’ genetic potential to improve feed efficiency, production performance, and environmental outcomes. Nutrigenomic interventions regulate gene expression through specific nutrients, thereby influencing metabolic pathways and enhancing the quality of milk, meat, and other animal products. They also contribute to selecting disease-resistant animals, reducing antibiotic use, and supporting animal welfare. Genomic analyses identify animals’ genetic profiles and detect nutrition-responsive genes (Liang et al., 2020). Transcriptomic and proteomic studies reveal which genes are upregulated or suppressed by specific dietary components, elucidating the molecular mechanisms of metabolism, immunity, and growth (Musa et al., 2023). Metabolomic analyses evaluate the effects of feeds on metabolites produced in animals, helping optimize energy and nutrient utilization (Patil, 2021). The molecular and omics data obtained are used to develop individualized feeding strategies tailored to each animal’s genetic potential and metabolic needs, thereby simultaneously improving productivity, immune capacity, and product quality.

This review aims to evaluate nutrigenomic studies that provide both economic and ecological benefits in sustainable livestock practices, offering advantages such as reducing greenhouse gas emissions, optimizing natural resource use, and enhancing food security.

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TY  - CONF
AU  - Ercan Mevliyaoğullari
AU  - Serap Göncü
AU  - Mustafa Güçlü Sucak
PY  - 2026
DA  - 2026/05/07
TI  - Sustainability in Livestock from the Perspective of Nutrigenomics
BT  - Proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Research of Agricultural and Food Technologies (I-CRAFT 2025)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 581
EP  - 589
SN  - 3005-155X
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-94-6239-666-1_52
DO  - 10.2991/978-94-6239-666-1_52
ID  - Mevliyaoğullari2026
ER  -