Research Progress on Application of Prebiotics in Ruminants
Prebiotics are a type of green feed additive that is indigestible by the host but can be used by benefi-cial bacteria in the intestines as a substitute for antibiotics.They possess various biological functions,including regulating intestinal health,improving immune performance,regulating lipid metabolism,and anti-cancer properties.This paper summarizes the concept of prebiotics,the physiological functions and mechanisms of prebiotics and their applications in ruminants,aiming to provide reference for the further utilization of prebiotics in ruminants.[Chinese Journal of Animal Nutrition,2024,36(6):3450-3461]
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