As a kind of micronutrient,carotenoid is universally seen in fungi,algae,and plants.It is also a vital source of vi-tamin A for both livestock and poultry.Due to its outstanding performances in antioxidation,organism immunity regulation,and livestock&poultry product quality improvement,carotenoid has been extensively used in livestock and poultry production as a novel green feed additive.In this paper,a brief introduction is given to classification,absorption and metabolism path-ways,and bioactive functionality of carotenoid,with emphasis on the latest researches progresses about its application in live-stock and poultry production.This study is expected to shed some light on the practical application of carotenoid in livestock and poultry production.
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饲料添加剂/类胡萝卜素/抗氧化/免疫调节/畜产品品质/畜禽生产
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feed additive/carotenoid/antioxidation/immunity regulation/livestock quality/livestock and poultry production
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