Research progress on the application of single or compound plant essential oils in layer production
Against the backdrop of the ban on antibiotics in feed,the large and diverse demand for eggs has led to an increasing focus on improving egg quality among egg producers.Currently,plant essential oils,as superior alternatives to antibiotics,have attracted considerable attention in the breeding of poultry and livestock.This article summarizes and analyzes the effects of single or compound plant essential oils on the egg production performance and quality of layers,with the aim of providing a reference for the promotion and application of plant essential oils in layer production.