Chapters authored
Role of Goat Milk in Infant Health and Nutrition
Goat husbandry is widespread due to high adaptability of goat to different and extreme environments. Goat milk is valuable from a nutritional point of view in terms of both protein and lipid fraction. The complex polymorphism of its casein fractions as well as the peculiar fatty acid profile makes goat milk interesting for its high potential in exploitation for human health. Genetic polymorphisms of milk proteins play an important role both in eliciting different allergic reaction and for derived peptides with functional properties. The purpose of the present chapter is to report information on the possible impact of goat milk protein and lipid fractions on cow’s milk protein allergy, and on some infant diseases as generalized epilepsy and metabolic disorders.
Part of the book: Goat Science
Advanced Technologies in Sheep Extensive Farming on a Climate Change Context
Climate change represents a serious issue that negatively impacts the animals’ performance. Sheep production from Mediterranean region is mainly characterized by extensive farming system that during summer are exposed to high temperature. The explored new technologies to monitoring animal welfare and environment could mitigate the impact of climate change supporting the sustainability of animal production and ensuring food security. The present chapter will summarize the more recent advanced technologies based on passive sensors, wearable sensors, and the combination of different technologies with the latest machine learning protocol tested for sheep farming aimed at monitoring animal welfare. A focus on the precision technologies solution to detect heat stress will be presented.
Part of the book: Sheep Farming