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.
