Nanotechnology of Veterinary Medicine and Livestock Production compiles the most impactful emerging research on the use of nanotechnology in animal sciences. This novel data, methods, and technologies will improve animal health, welfare, production, and nutrition, and will have implications for the future of human health, disease control, and food safety. Authored by a renowned animal toxicologist, this book introduces the history of nanotechnology in animal science before delving into its interdisciplinary applications. Central chapters explore nanomaterials in animal disease treatment, nanovaccine development, nanotechnology in animal nutrition and production, and applications for antibiotic-based therapies.
Concluding chapters summarize the risks of these novel technologies, their challenges, and opportunities in various animal science sectors. This is an essential resource for researchers, clinicians, and animal scientists seeking information on cutting edge nano- and biotechnological advancements.
1. Chapter 1. Introduction: historical glimpses and regulations - p. 1 2. Chapter 2. Sources, synthesis, and classification of nanomaterials - p. 26 3. Chapter 3. Mechanistic approaches to nanoparticles - p. 57 4. Chapter 4. Applications of nanotechnology in animal science - p. 87 5. Chapter 5. Nanotechnology for antibiotic-based therapies - p. 116 6. Chapter 6. Nanotechnology in livestock nutrition - p. 146 7. Chapter 7. Nanovaccines in animal health and disease - p. 183 8. Chapter 8. Nanotechnology in livestock production - p. 214 9. Chapter 9. Nano-based drug delivery and treatment - p. 241 10. Chapter 10. Nanotechnology-based disease diagnosis and treatment - p. 267 11. Chapter 11. Nanotechnology: challenges and opportunities in veterinary practice - p. 298 12. Index - p. 327
Nanotechnology of Veterinary Medicine and Livestock Production compiles the most impactful emerging research on the use of nanotechnology in animal sciences. This novel data, methods, and technologies will improve animal health, welfare, production, and nutrition, and will have implications for the future of human health, disease control, and food safety. Authored by a renowned animal toxicologist, this book introduces the history of nanotechnology in animal science before delving into its interdisciplinary applications. Central chapters explore nanomaterials in animal disease treatment, nanovaccine development, nanotechnology in animal nutrition and production, and applications for antibiotic-based therapies.
Concluding chapters summarize the risks of these novel technologies, their challenges, and opportunities in various animal science sectors. This is an essential resource for researchers, clinicians, and animal scientists seeking information on cutting edge nano- and biotechnological advancements.
1. Chapter 1. Introduction: historical glimpses and regulations - p. 1 2. Chapter 2. Sources, synthesis, and classification of nanomaterials - p. 26 3. Chapter 3. Mechanistic approaches to nanoparticles - p. 57 4. Chapter 4. Applications of nanotechnology in animal science - p. 87 5. Chapter 5. Nanotechnology for antibiotic-based therapies - p. 116 6. Chapter 6. Nanotechnology in livestock nutrition - p. 146 7. Chapter 7. Nanovaccines in animal health and disease - p. 183 8. Chapter 8. Nanotechnology in livestock production - p. 214 9. Chapter 9. Nano-based drug delivery and treatment - p. 241 10. Chapter 10. Nanotechnology-based disease diagnosis and treatment - p. 267 11. Chapter 11. Nanotechnology: challenges and opportunities in veterinary practice - p. 298 12. Index - p. 327
