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Study on the current research trends and future agenda in animal products: an Asian perspective

Seung Yun Lee1, Da Young Lee2, Ermie Jr. Mariano2, Seung Hyeon Yun2, Juhyun Lee2, Jinmo Park2, Yeongwoo Choi2, Dahee Han2, Jin Soo Kim2, Seon-Tea Joo1, Sun Jin Hur2,*
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1Division of Animal Science, Division of Applied Life Science (BK21 Four), Institute of Agriculture & Life Science, Gyeongsang National University, Jinju 52828, Korea.
2Department of Animal Science and Technology, Chung-Ang University, Anseong-si 17546, Korea.
*Corresponding Author: Sun Jin Hur, Department of Animal Science and Technology, Chung-Ang University, Anseong-si 17546, Korea, Republic of. E-mail: hursj@cau.ac.kr.

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Abstract

This study aimed to analyze the leading research materials and research trends related to livestock food in Asia in recent years and propose future research agendas to ultimately contribute to the development of related livestock species. On analyzing more than 200 relevant articles, a high frequency of studies on livestock species and products with large breeding scales and vast markets was observed. Asia possesses the largest pig population and most extensive pork market, followed by that of beef, chicken, and milk; moreover, blood and egg markets have also been studied. Regarding research keywords, “meat quality” and “probiotics” were the most common, followed by “antioxidants,” which have been extensively studied in the past, and “cultured meat,” which has recently gained traction. The future research agenda for meat products is expected to be dominated by alternative livestock products, such as cultured and plant-derived meats; improved meat product functionality and safety; the environmental impacts of livestock farming; and animal welfare research. The future research agenda for dairy products is anticipated to include animal welfare, dairy production, probiotic-based development of high-quality functional dairy products, the development of alternative dairy products, and the advancement of lactose-free or personalized dairy products. However, determining the extent to which the various research articles’ findings have been applied in real-world industry proved challenging, and research related to animal food laws and policies and consumer surveys was lacking. In addition, studies on alternatives for sustainable livestock development could not be identified. Therefore, future research may augment industrial application, and multidisciplinary research related to animal food laws and policies as well as eco-friendly livestock production should be strengthened.

Keywords: Future agenda; Animal products; Meat analog; Dairy products; Cultured meat