As the world population is projected to increase to 9.15 billion by 2050, demand for agricultural products is expected to increase 60% (Alexandratos and Bruinsma, 2012). Current cattle production practices will not meet increasing demand. The U.S.…

Small ruminants have been amongst the first farm animals to be domesticated by humans. Primarily, these animals are raised for meat, milk and skin ensuring global food security in addition to providing draught power and financial services. Small ruminants…

When pigs and beef cattle are processed in a slaughterhouse, the inedible parts are often used to produce meat and bone meal, which is a valuable byproduct for pigs and chickens. However, the production of meat and bone meal requires heating, which can…