功能性植生素於飼料產業的研發與應用

Abstract

植生素為含單一或多種植物化合物，可以用於防治動物的疾病或提升動物健康、生長效能或生殖效能。它可以開發成為動物用藥或飼料添加物，用於動物或其飼料和飲水中。植生素正成為畜牧業的抗生素取代物質之一。植生素目前約用於5%飼料中，每年產值約10億美元，有20倍成長空間。本文回顧與討論植生素現況、產業潛力、研發和應用，包括目前市場植生素種類和特性、防治疾病的功效和機制、植生素的優缺點及在無抗養殖的運用等。 Phytogenics are composed of a single plant compound or a mixture of plant compounds. They can be used to prevent and treat animal diseases or improve animal health, growth efficiency or reproductive efficiency. They can be developed into animal medicine or feed additives for use in animals or their feed and drinking water. Phytogenics are currently used in 5% of animal feeds. They are valued at 1 billion US dollars and, thus, there is huge room for growth of their market worldwide. This article reviews and discusses the current status, industrial potential, and research and application of phytogenics, including the types and characteristics of phytogenics in the current market, efficacy, and mechanism of the phytogenics. The con and pro of phytogenics in animal feed industry are emphasized and discussed in this presentation.