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IntroductionThe global livestock industry is increasingly pivoting toward sustainable and cost-effective nutritional strategies to meet the rising demand for animal protein [1]. In this context, rabbit production (cuniculture) has emerged as a vital sector due to the high fecundity, short generation interval, and efficient feed conversion of rabbits [2, 3]. However, the reproductive efficiency of ...

IntroductionWith the rise of antimicrobial resistance and the more frequent identification of multidrug resistance strains, as well as a lack of research into the development of new antimicrobial agents, scientists are increasingly interested in tests of active substances derived from plants due to their ease of availability, safety, and cost effectiveness (Albert, 2021). The use of medicinal plan ...

IntroductionUsing antibiotics in sub therapeutic dosages was for a long time a general tool for the control of diseases, however, their misuse in animal husbandry has contributed to the development of multiple resistance of pathogens, deposit of drug residues in edible animal product and the environment, and the potential transfer of antibiotic resistance to human pathogens has directed research t ...

IntroductionThe need for the animal sector to create ever-more-sophisticated strategies for producing animal protein in increasingly environmentally and economically responsible ways is growing. In addition to setting up ethical and environmentally friendly structures for subsequent generations, this is done to ensure that food is safe for consumption today [1, 2]. The incorporation of feed additi ...

IntroductionThe demand of herbal medicines has increased globally due to the growing recognition with common consideration that plant based medicines are safe, non-toxic, environmental friendly, easily available and affordable (Nikul, 2020; Alagbe et al., 2023). The efficacy of herbs can be linked to the presence of phytochemicals or bioactive compounds which performs therapeutic effects (antioxid ...

IntroductionMedicinal plants are a rich source of phytochemicals and natural compounds (alkaloids, flavonoids, steroids, terpenoids, tannins and phenols) with marked therapeutic properties (Ruchika et al., 2022; Roma-Marzio et al., 2017). They are potential source of drugs and are traditionally used in the treatment of digestive disorders, measles, cold, cough, diarrhea, arthritis, skin disease, j ...

IntroductionMedicinal plants are a rich source of phytochemicals and natural compounds (alkaloids, flavonoids, steroids, terpenoids, tannins and phenols) with marked therapeutic properties (Ruchika et al., 2022; Roma-Marzio et al., 2017). They are potential source of drugs and are traditionally used in the treatment of digestive disorders, measles, cold, cough, diarrhea, arthritis, skin disease, j ...

IntroductionLivestock farmers are transitioning to a production technique that uses few or no synthetic antibiotics at all in a new era. This is due to the increasing rate of antimicrobial resistance and more frequent notation of multidrug resistance strains (IPA, 2003). Environmental pollution, presence of toxic residue in the carcass leading to death of animal has also been identified as one of ...

IntroductionPhytogenics are plant derived materials with a potential to improve animal performance (feed intake, palatability and growth) and health status (gastro intestinal tract integrity and immune system). The use of phytogenics are increasingly gaining interest globally due to the recent ban on the use of antibiotics by the European Union in 2006 and its dangers to the environment, contamina ...

IntroductionPlant derived additives have been identified to contain bioactive compounds with effects similar to antibiotic growth promoters in three main areas, i.e., gut micro-flora, antioxidant properties, and liver function without compromising intestinal health and/or the bird’s genetic potential (Hernandez, et al., 2004; Singh et al., 2021). The addition of plants and their extracts int ...