Research progress on the application of Chinese herbal medicine feed additives in broiler production
Under the broad environmental trend of'antibiotic-free',the search for alternatives to antibiotics in livestock and poultry farming has become a hot scientific research direction.Chinese herbal medicine derived from natural plants,can improve the balance of animal gut bacteria,regulate metabolism,promote the growth and development of animals,enhance immune function,and improve the quality of livestock products when used reasonably in feed as additives.This article briefly describes the application of several Chinese herbal medicines in broiler production,aiming to provide a reference value for the demonstration application of related Chinese medicinal feed additives and the healthy breeding of broilers.
Chinese herbal medicineFeed additivesGrowth performanceImmune functionChicken quality