A Review of the Use of Herbal Feed Additives in Animal Nutrition

Abstract

Because of the cost-effectiveness, negative side effects, and prohibition on the use of some antibiotics, the use of herbal feed additives is becoming more and more significant in animal production. Numerous feed additives, including organic acids, plant extracts, probiotics, and prebiotics, have been shown to improve animal productivity. The antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant, immune-stimulating, and digestibility-enhancing qualities of medicinal herbs must be utilized in the production of safe human food products as well as animal feed. Additionally, studies on the standardization of appropriate amounts of herbal feed additives for specific purposes must be conducted.