Nutraceuticals in Veterinary Medicine

Dr. Ramesh C. Gupta serves as Professor and Head of the Toxicology Department at the Murray State University Breathitt Veterinary Center. He earned his DVM, MVSc, and PhD in India, and carried out his postdoctoral training at Michigan State University and Vanderbilt University, US. His research has addressed experimental brain research in relation to pesticide toxicity and neurological diseases; he has further been heavily engaged in veterinary nutraceuticals research. Dr. Gupta has held worldwide presentations and served on the panels of NIH, CDC, NIOSH, and NAS. He has published >400 publications, including 7 major books. In 2006, he received the Murray State University Distinguished Researcher Award; and in 2014, the Outstanding Research Award. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Toxicology, and Fellow of the American College of Toxicology, American College of Nutrition, and Academy of Toxicological Sciences. Currently, he holds active membership in more than a dozen academic societies.Dr. Ajay Srivastava is Chief Scientific Officer at Vets Plus Inc., and serves as an adjunct Faculty member at University of Wisconsin-Stout, Menomonie, US. He is specialized in preclinical and clinical product development and nutraceutical research. After receiving his BS in Biological Sciences, Dr. Srivastava earned his DVM from the School of Veterinary Medicine at GB Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, India, before pursuing his MS in Pharmacology. He completed his PhD in Neuropharmacology from All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi. After his post-doctoral training in preclinical drug development in neurological disorders, Dr. Srivastava became Senior Research Scientist of the Anticonvulsant Drug Development Program at the University of Utah, where he developed a novel animal model of pharmacoresistant epilepsy to screen potential antiepileptic drugs. He is one of the pioneer researchers who discovered the role of nutraceuticals resveratrol and melatonin in epilepsy. Dr. Srivastava has chaired various scientific sessions in AVMA and WVC meetings and has published several research articles in peer reviewed journals. He has contributed chapters in textbooks on epilepsy, toxicology and nutraceuticals.Mr. Rajiv Lall is the Founder and CEO of Vets Plus, Inc., an international leader in the animal health industry. He graduated with two masters degrees, the first in Botany from his native country of India, and the second in Pharmacognosy/Medicinal Chemistry from the University of Minnesota. His research focused on identifying, analyzing, and extracting natural ingredients from plants and plant tissue cultures that provide natural health and medicinal properties, as well as on enzymes in relation to cancer cells through animal cell cultures. Mr. Lall started his career in the human health food industry with an emphasis on probiotics. His relentless drive continues to champion animal health through scientific research and the development of nutritional products and pharmaceuticals, and through these efforts he has obtained various patents and developed several hundred products. His company, Vets Plus, Inc. is a research and science-based product development company with a strong quality and manufacturing platform to support partners in Europe and around the world. Recent awards include the Pet Age Icon Award (2015), NASC Visibility Award (2015), and Menomonie Area Chamber of Commerce Business of the Year Award (2015). Vets Plus Inc. was also nominated for Wisconsin Manufacturer of the Year in 2015. In support of the animal health industry, Mr. Lall is now Founder and CEO of Noble Pharma, LLC, a pharmaceutical company in Menomonie, Wisconsin. Mr. Lall and his wife Swati are involved in philanthropic efforts and through that they have developed the Raj and Swati Lall Microbiology Laboratory at the University of Wisconsin-Stout in support offuture scientists and business leaders and the community in Menomonie, Wisconsin.

“The book is intended to serve academic, industry, and government sectors alike. It is appropriate for veterinarians at all levels of practice, but it will most commonly be used by general practice veterinarians. … This book makes a great deal of information readily available in one place. It is appealing that it covers everything from the basics of specific nutraceuticals to their testing and regulation. It is nice to have a thorough database at your fingertips.” (Jason B. Pieper, Doody's Book Reviews, November 08, 2019)

• Part I. Common Nutraceuticals.- Standardized Turmeric and Curcumin.- Fenugreek in Health and Disease.- Neem Extract.- Nutraceutical Potential of Ginger.- Berberine.- Sea Buckthorn and Apricot Based Nutraceuticals.- Nigella Sativa.- Babool (Acacia nilotica).- Glucosinolates and Organosulfur Compounds.- Cannabis in Veterinary Medicine: Cannabinoid Therapies for Animals.- Essential Oils.- Omega Fatty Acids.- Polyphenols and Flavonoids.- Antioxidants in Prevention and Treatment of Diseases and Toxicity.- Resveratrol: Biological Activities and Potential Use in Health and Disease.- Egg Shell Membranes for Veterinary Uses.- Egg derived Ovotransferrins and Lactoferrins.- Colostrum Antibodies, Egg Antibodies and Monoclonal Antibodies Providing Passive Immunity for Animals.- Part II. Prebiotics, Probiotics, Synbiotics, and Antimicrobials.- Prebiotics and Probiotics in Feed and Animal Health.- Synbiotics in Animal Health and Production.- Enzymes in Feed and Animal Health.- Nutraceuticals Used as Antibacterial Alternatives in Animal Health and Disease.- Feed Additives in Animal Health.- Part III. Nutraceuticals in Organ- and System-Disorders.- Nutraceuticals in Arthritis.- Nutraceuticals for Antiaging.- Nutraceuticals for Cognitive Dysfunction.- Nutraceuticals for Calming and Stress.- Nutraceuticals in Cardiovascular Diseases.- Nutraceuticals in Hepatic and Pancreatic Diseases.- Nutraceuticals in Periodontal Health and Diseases in Dogs and Cats.- Nutraceuticals in Gastrointestinal Conditions.- Nutraceuticals in Reproductive Disorders.- Nutraceuticals in Genitourinary Maladies.- Nutraceuticals in Obesity and Metabolic Disorders.- Nutraceuticals for Diabetes in Dogs and Cats.- Nutraceuticals in Wound Healing: A Special Focus on Chromolaena Odorata as Guardian of Health with Broad Spectrum of Biological Activities.- Nutraceuticals in Dermatological Disorders.- Nutraceuticals in Mastitis.- Nutraceuticals in Immune Disorders.- Plant and Food Derived Immunomodulators as Nutraceuticals for Performance Enhancing Activities.- Nutraceuticals for the Prevention and Cure of Cancer.- Expanding Metabolic Targets in Cancer by Select Combinations of Vitamin C and EGCG with Different Natural  Compounds.- Nutraceuticals for Control of Ticks, fleas and other Ectoparasites.- Part IV. Nutraceuticals in Specific Animal Species.- Nutraceuticals in Cattle Health and Diseases.- Nutraceuticals in Equine Medicine.- Nutraceuticals for Camelids.- Nutraceuticals in Poultry Health and Diseases.- Part V.- Safety and Toxicity Evaluation of Nutroceuticals and Functional Foods.- Safety and Toxicity Evaluation of Nutraceuticals in Animal Models.- Evaluation of Safety and Efficacy of Nutraceuticals using Drosophila as an in vivo Tool.- Biomarkers of Foods and Nutraceuticals: Applications in Efficacy, Safety and Therapy.- Toxicology andDrug Interactions of Nutraceuticals.- Part VI. Newer Trends in Nutraceutical Research and Product Development.- Proteomics in the Evaluation of Nutraceuticals and Functional Foods.- Nanoparticles and Molecular Delivery System for Nutraceuticals Bioavailability.- Nanosupplements and Animal Health.- Veterinary Nutraceuticals Stability Testing.- Part VII. Regulatory Aspects and Country-Specific Requirements for Nutraceuticals.- Basic Regulatory Guidelines for Veterinary Nutraceuticals.- Regulatory Aspects of Veterinary Nutraceuticals in the USA and Canada.- Regulatory Guidelines for Nutraceuticals in the European Union.- Regulatory Guidelines for Nutraceuticals and Food Supplements in India.- Uses and Regulatory Guidelines for Nutraceuticals in China.- Regulation of Nutraceuticals in Australia and New Zealand.- Regulatory Guidelines for Nutraceuticals and Dietary Supplements for Animals in Turkey.- Uses and Regulation of Nutraceuticals for Animals in the Philippines.- Regulatory Guidelines for Nutraceuticals in South Africa.