UBT Professor, Dr. Xhavit Bytyçi, publishes the book “Raw Materials of Animal Origin”

23/01/2025

Professor of Food Science and Biotechnology at UBT, Dr. Xhavit Bytyçi, has published the academic book titled “Raw Materials of Animal Origin”. This book, dedicated to students of the Food Science program, aims to fulfill the need for structured literature in the Albanian language, offering a comprehensive and essential resource in this field.

The book addresses the importance of animal-origin products in the food industry through content divided into 12 chapters, which among others discuss:

• The importance of livestock and farm animals such as cattle, sheep, and goats.
• The composition and properties of milk as one of the most important food raw materials.
• Meat and the impact of hygienic and technological factors on its quality.
• Poultry, aquaculture, and apiculture, which contribute to the production of animal-derived products.

The book is the result of Dr. Bytyçi’s dedication to providing students with in-depth and practical knowledge, covering important topics such as animal selection, their welfare, and the impact of technological and biological factors on product quality.

In addition to Food Science students, this book is a valuable resource for biotechnology experts, veterinarians, policymakers, and researchers in agricultural fields.

The reviewers of this book, Prof. Ass. Dr. Medin Zeqiri and Prof. Ass. Dr. Januz Veziri, have highly praised its quality and importance for the development of the food sector in Kosovo.

Dr. Xhavit Bytyçi, who has a long and successful career as a professor and expert in the field of veterinary medicine and biotechnology, states that this book was conceived to help students understand and appreciate the importance of animal-origin products in the food industry. He also thanks his wife and family for their continuous support during the work process on this book.

This publication is another testament to the dedication of UBT and its staff to contribute to the development of education and science in Kosovo.