This book explores the emerging field of nutrigenomics and its applications in animal health and productivity. Including the interaction between diet and genetics, optimizing feed formulations, and managing metabolic disorders. It emphasizes the role of precision nutrition in improving animal welfare and reducing environmental impacts. It also showcase advances in genomic research and its practical applications. The book is essential for researchers, veterinarians, and students in animal science and nutrition.
Chapter 1 Introduction to Nutrigenomics
Chapter 2 Genetic and Epigenetic Modulation of Animal Exposure to High
Temperature
Chapter 3 Nutrient Utilization, Requirements, and Nutrigenomics in Sheep and
Goats
Chapter 4 Nutrigenomics in Lambs
Chapter 5 Nutrigenomics in Livestock
Chapter 6 Canine Nutrigenomics
Chapter 7 Nutrigenomics Approaches in Canine Disease, Testing and Prevention
Chapter 8 Nutritional Management of Equine Diseases
Chapter 9 Nutritional Requirements, Feeding Levels, and Diseases of Pigs
Mukul Anand is an Assistant Professor specializing in Reproductive Physiology. He has been working at DUVASU, Mathura since July 2009, first as an Assistant Professor and currently as an Associate Professor. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Veterinary Sciences and Animal Husbandry, a Master's degree in Veterinary Sciences, and a Doctorate in Philosophy. He has been involved in various national assignments related to animal husbandry and dairying, including serving as a member of the National Advisory Committee for Sheep and Goat and an expert member for Bovine Sex Semen Sorting Technology. He has also participated in international conferences and worked as a visiting scientist at Shinshu University, Japan. He has published numerous research papers, with a focus on reproductive physiology and semen quality in various animal species. He has authored or co authored several books related to veterinary sciences, animal husbandry, and animal behavior. He has conducted training programs and workshops on topics such as goat farming and artificial insemination in goats. He has served as a reviewer for academic journals and has presented papers at national seminars and conferences. He has won several awards and served as course coordinator/director for training at various institutions.
