Animal Husbandry and Feed Science ›› 2022, Vol. 43 ›› Issue (6): 48-52.doi: 10.12160/j.issn.1672-5190.2022.06.008

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Research Progress on Biological Activities of Astragalus membranaceus and Its Application in Livestock and Poultry Production

HAN Zhan-qiang,MA Ya-jiao,HUO Lei,LI Peng-wei,LIU Chang-chun,MENG Yan-fei   

  1. Henan Vocational College of Agriculture,Zhengzhou 451450,China
  • Received:2022-06-15 Online:2022-11-30 Published:2022-12-19

Abstract:

Astragalus membranaceus contains a variety of bioactive substances including polysaccharides, saponins and flavonoids, and has the activities of enhancing immunity, anti-oxidation, anti-bacteria, anti-virus, anti-tumor, anti-aging, regulating blood pressure and preventing diabetes. The application of Astragalus membranaceus helps to boost the body′s immune system and anti-oxidation system of livestock and poultry, and improve the growth performance and product quality. The biological activities of Astragalus membranaceus and its application in livestock and poultry production were reviewed, in hoping to provide references for the research, development and application of Astragalus membranaceus products for animal use.

Key words: Astragalus membranaceus, biological activities, livestock and poultry production, application

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