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Tier 4 — Narrative / commentaryPeer-reviewedConventional

Nutritional properties of small ruminant food products and their role on human health

Marzia Albenzio, Antonella Santillo, Marcella Avondo, Anna Nudda, S. Chessa, A. Pirisi, Sebastiano Banni

Small Ruminant Research · 2015

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Summary

This narrative review synthesises evidence on the nutritional composition of sheep and goat milk and meat products, examining their role in human health. The paper appears to focus on fatty acid profiles, micronutrient density, and potential health-promoting compounds in small ruminant foods. Given the journal scope and authorship, the work likely considers how production systems and animal management influence nutritional quality.

Regional applicability

The findings are potentially applicable to United Kingdom small ruminant production, which includes established dairy goat and sheep sectors. However, without access to the full text, the geographic focus and applicability to UK farming practices and dietary contexts cannot be confirmed; transferability depends on whether the review covers temperate grazing systems similar to those in the UK.

Key measures

Likely included fatty acid composition, micronutrient content (vitamins, minerals), and bioactive compounds in small ruminant milk and meat products.

Outcomes reported

The study likely reviewed the nutritional properties of small ruminant (sheep and goat) food products and their potential contributions to human health, including micronutrient profiles and bioactive compounds.

Theme
Nutrition & health
Subject
Livestock nutrition & meat quality
Study type
Narrative Review
Study design
Narrative review
Source type
Peer-reviewed study
Status
Published
System type
Pasture-based livestock
DOI
10.1016/j.smallrumres.2015.12.016
Catalogue ID
SNmuxmn9zj-1lg682

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