Nutraceuticals in Veterinary Medicine

Nutraceuticals in Veterinary Medicine

By Ramesh C. Gupta, Ajay Srivastava and Rajiv Lall

Nutraceuticals in Veterinary Medicine PDF compiles the latest knowledge around veterinary nutraceuticals, commonly referred to as dietary supplements, from ingredients to final products in a single source. More than sixty chapters organized in seven sections collate all related aspects of nutraceutical research in animal health and disease, among them many novel topics: common nutraceutical ingredients (Section-I), prebiotics, probiotics, synbiotics, enzymes and antibacterial alternatives (Section-II), applications of nutraceuticals in prevention and treatment of various diseases such as arthritis, periodontitis, diabetes, cognitive dysfunctions, mastitis, wounds, immune disorders, and cancer (Section-III), utilization of nutraceuticals in specific animal species (Section-IV), safety and toxicity evaluation of nutraceuticals and functional foods (Section-V), recent trends in nutraceutical research and product development (Section-VI), as well as regulatory aspects for nutraceuticals (Section-VII). The future of nutraceuticals and functional foods in veterinary medicine seems bright, as novel nutraceuticals will emerge and new uses of old agents will be discovered.

International contributors to this book cover a variety of specialties in veterinary medicine, pharmacology, pharmacognosy, toxicology, chemistry, medicinal chemistry, biochemistry, physiology, nutrition, drug development, regulatory frameworks, and the nutraceutical industry. This is a highly informative and carefully presented book, providing scientific insight for academia, veterinarians, governmental and regulatory agencies with an interest in animal nutrition, complementary veterinary medicine, nutraceutical product development and research.

  • Covers veterinary nutraceuticals most comprehensively from ingredients to final products
  • Offers standalone chapters on all important aspects and provides scientific rationale for nutraceuticals’ use
  • User-friendly text enriched with most recent literature and references
Table of Contents

Common Nutraceuticals

Standardized Turmeric and Curcumin

Fenugreek in Health and Disease

Neem Extract

Nutraceutical Potential of Ginger

Berberine

Sea Buckthorn and Apricot Based Nutraceuticals

Nigella sativa

Babool (Acacia nilotica)

Glucosinolates and Organosulfur Compounds

Cannabis in Veterinary Medicine: Cannabinoid Therapies for Animals

Essential Oils

Omega Fatty Acids

Polyphenols and Flavonoids

Antioxidants in Prevention and Treatment of Diseases and Toxicity

Resveratrol: Biological Activities and Potential Use in Health and Disease

Egg Shell Membranes for Veterinary Uses

Egg Derived Ovotransferrins and Lactoferrins

Colostrum Antibodies, Egg Antibodies and Monoclonal Antibodies Providing Passive Immunity for Animals

Prebiotics, Probiotics, Synbiotics, and Antimicrobials

Prebiotics and Probiotics in Feed and Animal Health

Synbiotics in Animal Health and Production

Enzymes in Feed and Animal Health

Nutraceuticals Used as Antibacterial Alternatives in Animal Health and Disease

Feed Additives in Animal Health

Nutraceuticals in Organ- and System-Disorders

Nutraceuticals in Arthritis

Nutraceuticals for Antiaging

Nutraceuticals for Cognitive Dysfunction

Nutraceuticals for Calming and Stress

Nutraceuticals in Cardiovascular Diseases

Nutraceuticals in Hepatic and Pancreatic Diseases

Nutraceuticals in Periodontal Health and Diseases in Dogs and Cats

Nutraceuticals in Gastrointestinal Conditions

Nutraceuticals in Reproductive Disorders

Nutraceuticals in Genitourinary Maladies

Nutraceuticals in Obesity and Metabolic Disorders

Nutraceuticals for Diabetes in Dogs and Cats

Nutraceuticals for Wound Healing: A Special Focus on Chromolaena odorata as Guardian of Health with Broad Spectrum of Biological Activities

Nutraceuticals in Dermatological Disorders

Nutraceuticals in Mastitis

Nutraceuticals in Immune Disorders

Plant and Food Derived Immunomodulators as Nutraceuticals for Performance Enhancing Activities

Nutraceuticals for the Prevention and Cure of Cancer

Expanding Metabolic Targets in Cancer by Select Combinations of Vitamin C and EGCG with Different Natural Compounds

Nutraceuticals for Control of Ticks, Fleas, and Other Ectoparasites

Nutraceuticals in Specific Animal Species

Nutraceuticals in Cattle Health and Diseases

Nutraceuticals in Equine Medicine

Nutraceuticals for Camelids

Nutraceuticals in Poultry Health and Disease

Safety and Toxicity Evaluation of Nutraceuticals and Functional Foods

Safety and Toxicity Evaluation of Nutraceuticals in Animal Models

Evaluation of Safety and Efficacy of Nutraceuticals Using Drosophila as an in vivo Tool

Biomarkers of Foods and Nutraceuticals: Applications in Efficacy, Safety, and Toxicity

Toxicology and Drug Interactions of Nutraceuticals

Newer Trends in Nutraceutical Research and Product Development

Proteomics in the Evaluation of Nutraceuticals and Functional Foods

Nanoparticles and Molecular Delivery System for Nutraceuticals Bioavailability

Nanosupplements and Animal Health

Veterinary Nutraceuticals Stability Testing

Regulatory Aspects and Country-Specific Requirements for Nutraceuticals

Basic Regulatory Guidelines for Veterinary Nutraceuticals

Regulatory Aspects of Veterinary Nutraceuticals in the USA and Canada

Regulatory Guidelines for Nutraceuticals in the European Union

Regulatory Guidelines for Nutraceuticals and Food Supplements in India

Uses and Regulatory Guidelines for Nutraceuticals in China

Regulation of Nutraceuticals in Australia and New Zealand

Regulatory Guidelines for Nutraceuticals and Dietary Supplements for Animals in Turkey

Uses and Regulation of Nutraceuticals for Animals in the Philippines

Regulatory Guidelines for Nutraceuticals in South Africa

Correction to: Evaluation of Safety and Efficacy of Nutraceuticals Using Drosophila as an in vivo Tool

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