Full Description
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.
Contents
1. Introduction: Historical Glimpses and Regulations
2. Overview of Sources, Synthesis and Classification
3. Applications of Nanotechnology in Animal Science
4. Mechanistic Approaches to Nanoparticles
5. Nanomaterials in Animal Disease and Treatment
6. Nanovaccines in Animal Health and Disease
7. Nanotechnology in Animal Nutrition
8. Nanotechnology in Animal Production
9. Nanotechnology for Antibiotic-Based Therapies
10. Toxicity and Risks of Nanotechnology
11. Nanotechnology Challenges and Opportunities in Animal Science
