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Review
. 2023 Nov;65(6):1124-1150.
doi: 10.5187/jast.2023.e121. Epub 2023 Nov 30.

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

Seung Yun Lee  1 , Da Young Lee  2 , Ermie Jr Mariano  2 , Seung Hyeon Yun  2 , Juhyun Lee  2 , Jinmo Park  2 , Yeongwoo Choi  2 , Dahee Han  2 , Jin Soo Kim  2 , Seon-Tea Joo  1 , Sun Jin Hur  2
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Study on the current research trends and future agenda in animal products: an Asian perspective

Seung Yun Lee et al. J Anim Sci Technol. 2023 Nov.

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

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Fig. 1.
Fig. 1.. Bigdata analysis for research materials in animal products.
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Fig. 2.. Bigdata analysis for research keywords in animal products.
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Fig. 3.. Bigdata analysis for research keywords in cultured meat related studies in the world.
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