Biological Activities of Curcumin and Its Application in Ruminant Production
Curcumin is a yellow natural polyphenol compound extracted from the roots and stems of herbaceous plants in the Curcuma of Curcumacea.It has functions such as anti-microbial,anti-inflammatory,antioxidant,anti-tumor,immune regulation,neuroprotection and tissue protection.As a natural feed additive,curcumin has good application prospects in ruminant production.In this paper,the research progress of the chemical struc-ture,extraction process,anti-inflammatory,antioxidant,bacteriostatic,insecticidal,antifungal,prolonging the preservation period of frozen spermatozoa and regulating rumen microorganisms were elaborated in order to provide a theoretical basis for the application of curcumin in ruminant production.[Chinese Journal of Animal Nutrition,2024,36(12):7581-7590]