Nano Technology in Animal Feed: Benefits and Applications

The term nano originates from the Latin word nanus, signifying dwarf. Nanotechnology is the examination of phenomena and the manipulation of materials at the nanoscale, where properties diverge from those at larger scales. Manipulating matter at the nanoscale enhances the functionality of feed molecules, hence benefiting animal productivity. Nanotechnologies possess the capacity to enhance nutritional assessment, function as innovative vehicles for nutrient delivery, and serve as a means to further elucidate nutrient metabolism and physiology. Minerals in nanoparticle form, as feed additives, can penetrate the intestinal tract and enter body cells more rapidly than conventional minerals with bigger particle sizes, hence enhancing bioavailability. The introduction of nanonutrients presents issues such as altered metabolism, toxicity, and the environmental impact of nanoscale materials relative to microscale materials; consequently, the economic, social, ethical, and legal ramifications of nanotechnology must also be addressed. Consequently, nanotechnology can enhance nutrient bioavailability, production performance, and immunological status in cattle through its application in animal feeding.

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Nano ، Feed ، livestock ، nutrient