Summary: Currently in the world and Vietnam. The use of herbal supplements in animal feed is considered a safe, sustainable and environmentally friendly method.
Since ancient times, when there were no pharmaceuticals like today, people have known how to use herbs to make medicine, to eat and to survive through the years and harsh weather.
Currently, in the world and in Vietnam, antibiotic resistance in humans and animals is at an alarming level, greatly affecting public health when some infections in both humans and animals are no longer viable. ability to exist. Treat with conventional antibiotics.
The use of herbal supplements in animal feed is considered a safe, sustainable and environmentally friendly method.
About the benefits of using herbal products in livestock farming
The most outstanding advantages that herbal products bring to livestock are: Highly effective, does not cause drug resistance, leaves no residue in the product, is safe for humans and pets, and reduces waste. weight and flock reduction, low price.
– Herbal products have the effect of preventing and treating diseases such as flu, intestinal diseases, wound healing, increasing appetite, detoxifying, inhibiting mold, insects, disinfecting the environment, improving health. health. High quality meat, eggs and milk.
Some common herbs used in livestock include:
Garlic
– Garlic is a natural antibiotic that has been used by humans for thousands of years to prevent diseases in livestock, especially in the early stages of development.
– The main active ingredient of garlic is allicin, a natural antibiotic stronger than penicillin. Garlic has a significant effect on the immune system, helps enhance the activity of lymphocytes, and has antibacterial properties that inhibit 70 types of gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria; Antiviral; Kills parasites and protozoa; Good prevention of digestive enzyme disorders, gastrointestinal infections and respiratory diseases; In addition, garlic also helps increase the effectiveness of antibiotics in treating diseases.
Turmeric
– Turmeric contains the main active ingredient Curcumin, which gives turmeric its yellow color.
Curcumin has the role of stimulating the immune system, helping the digestive system, healthy bones and joints, and preventing oxidation
Ginger
The smell and taste of ginger are due to a volatile mixture called Zingerone, shogaols and gingerols. Gingerols stimulate intestinal motility, increase salivation, analgesic, sedative, cooling and antibacterial.
Zingerone in ginger effectively prevents diarrhea caused by endotoxins of Ecoli bacteria.
Artichoke
– Artichokes are often used in livestock in the form of artichoke powder extracted from 100% natural artichokes. Artichoke contains active ingredients cynarin, apigenin, and luteolin that help enhance liver and bile function.
– Artichoke extract helps animals’ digestive systems work better thanks to the ability to treat gastrointestinal diseases and limit the formation of stones in the urinary tract of poultry.
– Thanks to Flavonoid compounds with slow oxidation ability, artichoke extract has the function of preventing the oxidation of free radicals, which means limiting and protecting animals from mutations and cell damage. cancer, aging of pets,…
Licorice
– Licorice contains the active ingredient glycyrrhizin. This active ingredient is 50 times sweeter than sucrose and after heat treatment, this sweetness is still maintained. Licorice is used in livestock for the purpose of increasing appetite, detoxifying the liver, increasing immune function and combating stress caused by changing seasons, changing food, vaccination…
mint
– The main active ingredient in mint is peppermint essential oil. The percentage of essential oils in mint is usually from 0.5 – 1%, sometimes it can be up to 1.3 – 1.5%.
– Peppermint essential oil is often used to relieve coughs, support treatment and reduce symptoms of diseases such as asthma, flu, bronchitis, anti-nausea, muscle pain, sore throat, and congestion. nose. , throat due to phlegm and mucus. In addition, peppermint essential oil also helps reduce vomiting, support digestion, and increase your pet’s appetite. The addition of dried or fresh mint leaves to the diet of laying hens significantly increased egg weight, egg production, egg mass and feed intake.
Cinnamon
Cinnamon is a popular herb used in poultry farming. The main active ingredients in cinnamon have the following effects:
Cinnamon is a popular herb used in poultry farming
– Antibacterial: Inhibits the growth of many types of bacteria, reduces inflammation and prevents oxidation. Good application during incubation period in cold and humid weather conditions
– Anti-fungal: Inhibits the activity of some types of fungi
– Prevent red ticks on poultry: Cinnamon has been proven to effectively repel ticks and red ticks on poultry.
– Benefits for the digestive tract: Cinnamon powder or its derivatives have positive effects on digestion, absorption, intestinal microflora activity, immunity as well as improving digestion. use food. eat.
In addition, there are many other herbs that have been and will be applied to livestock.
There are many herbal products on the market today