Preface

It is important to recognise recent advances in animal health and related sciences to identify and control diseases and disorders in animals. *Livestock Health and Farming* provides a detailed description of key aspects of livestock health issues and farming practices. It covers introductory and intermediate topics for teachers, veterinary students, and practitioners in the field. Chapters are written by renowned experts and organized into the following sections:

• Livestock Health

**II**

**Section 3**

Feedstuffs and Alternative Additives

*and Mukund A. Kataktalware*

Livestock Farming and Climate Change **117**

**Chapter 7 119**

**Chapter 8 137**

Climate Change Mitigation in Livestock Production: Nonconventional

*by Pámanes-Carrasco Gerardo, Herrera-Torres Esperanza,* 

Water Use and Dairy Production System: An Indian Experience *by G. Letha Devi, Anjumoni Mech, Sejian Veerasamy, Ravikiran Gorti* 

*Murillo-Ortiz Manuel and Reyes-Jáquez Damián*


The first section covers farming and the overall health of livestock. There is a particular focus on antimicrobial resistance in livestock, which is especially important for developing countries where there are no strict rules restricting the use of antibiotics.

In the second section, there are three chapters covering nutrition and its role in animal health and farming. Chapters discuss nutrition and health management in dairy animals, the nutrient cycle during livestock production, and livestock feed and feeding in semi-arid regions.

The third section includes chapters on the unique aspects of nutrient, health, and other requirements of animal farming.

I would like to express my gratitude to all the contributors of this book including the authors of the accepted chapters. My special thanks to Author Service Manager Manager, Ms. Jasna Bozic, and other staff of IntechOpen for their kind support and great efforts in bringing the book to completion. I am also thankful to my colleagues, friends, and family for all their support in the fulfilment of this project.

> **Dr. Muhammad Abubakar** National Veterinary Laboratory, Islamabad, Pakistan

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Section 1

Livestock Health
