Review article

PHYTOGENIC FEED ADDITIVES IN DOMESTIC ANIMAL FEEDING

Lidija Gregačević ; Poljoprivredni fakultet Sveučilišta J.J. Strossmayera u Osijeku, Osijek, Hrvatska
Ivana Klarić ; Poljoprivredni fakultet Sveučilišta J.J. Strossmayera u Osijeku, Osijek, Hrvatska
Matija Domaćinović ; Poljoprivredni fakultet Sveučilišta J.J. Strossmayera u Osijeku, Osijek, Hrvatska
Dalida Galović ; Poljoprivredni fakultet Sveučilišta J.J. Strossmayera u Osijeku, Osijek, Hrvatska
Mario Ronta ; Poljoprivredni fakultet Sveučilišta J.J. Strossmayera u Osijeku, Osijek, Hrvatska

Abstract

Consumer demand for healthier foods derived from organic farming is one of the most important reasons for the introduction of new feeding strategies in livestock production. An additional incentive for seeking and finding new additives that will improve livestock production appeared following the ban on the use of antibiotics in animal feeding as growth promoters due to the emergence of microbe resistance. In accordance with the aforementioned, animal production in most Western European countries today implies the use of various natural feed additives. Phytogenic feed additives such as marjoram, garlic, thyme, essential oils, rosemary, black pepper, artichoke, mint, ginger, oregano, caraway, rosehip, nettle, chamomile, dandelion and anise are frequently used. Studies dealing with the effect of these phytogenic feed additives on growth performance and health of different species and categories of domestic animals have confirmed the effectiveness of these compounds as growth promoters which also significantly improve animal health. Experts believe that the positive experience of manufacturers with these additives will lead to their even greater use in modern animal production in the future.

Keywords

phytogenic feed additives; animal feeding; livestock production

Hrčak ID:

139694

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/139694

Publication date:

15.6.2015.

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