Tannins are polyphenols characterized by different molecular weights that plants are able to
synthetize during their secondary metabolism. Macromolecules (proteins, structural …

High producing dairy cows generally receive in the diet up to 5–6% of fat. This is a relatively
low amount of fat in the diet compared to diets in monogastrics; however, dietary fat is …

Altering diets is increasingly acknowledged as an important solution to feed the world's
growing population within the planetary boundaries. In our search for a planet-friendly diet …

The goal of this review was to analyze published data related to mitigation of enteric
methane (CH4) emissions from ruminant animals to document the most effective and …

This document analyzes emission of non-carbon dioxide greenhouse gases, an important
segment of the environmental footprint of animal production. It has been developed by a …

There is increasing evidence to indicate that nutrition is an important factor involved in the
onset and development of several chronic human diseases including cancer, cardiovascular …

Simple Summary In the Mediterranean area, where dairy sheep and goats are widespread,
the use of by-products in the diet of small ruminants is an ancient practice. Today the great …

Outlining the core principles of the subject, this introductory-level textbook covers the
production of meat, its structure and chemical composition, meat quality and hygiene, and …

Ruminant meat (RM) is an excellent source of high-quality protein, B vitamins and trace
minerals and plays an important role in global food and nutrition security. However …

Diet composition is the major factor influencing the fatty acid composition of meat and milk
from ruminants because the fatty acids (FA) which reach the duodenum are, at least in part …