Proteomics in Domestic Animals on a Farm to Systems Biology Perspective: Introductory Note

Abstract

In the post-World War II era and with the objective to increase food production, particularly in high-value products such as dairy, meat, aquaculture products or eggs, animal production has become increasingly intensified. Indeed, aiming to obtain optimal economic results and improvements in genetics/selection, nutrition, mechanization, management and housing has led animal production and animal science to what they are today, a highly efficient industry that operates in a global market where animal products are traded across the globe with major transport and environmental costs associated.