Phytogenic feed additives as natural antibiotic alternatives in animal health and production: A review of the literature of the last decade

作者：Jing Wang, Lufang Deng, Meixia Chen, Yuyan Che, Lu Li, Longlong Zhu, Guoshun Chen, Tao Feng · 发表于：Animal nutrition · 年份：2024 · DOI：10.1016/j.aninu.2024.01.012 · 研究领域：Insect Pest Control Strategies、Moringa oleifera research and applications、Agricultural pest management studies

The use of antibiotics in animal production raises great public safety concerns; therefore, there is an urgent need for the development of substitutes for antibiotics. In recent decades, plant-derived feed additives have been widely investigated as antibiotic alternatives for use in animal health and production because they exert multiple biological functions and are less likely to induce resistance development. This review summarizes the research history and classification of phytogenic feed additives and their main functions, potential modes of action, influencing factors, and potential negative effects. Further, we highlight the challenges in developing sustainable, safe, and affordable plant-derived antibiotic alternatives for use in livestock production.