Review of the use of oregano spp. oil in animal health and production
The use of essential oil extracted from oregano is relevant if we take into account the high concentrations of thymol, flavonoids, tannins, triterpenes and carvacrol, which are substances with antioxidant capacity, since they counteract the formation of free radicals, in addition to having antibacte...
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| Tipo de recurso: | artículo |
| Estado: | Versión publicada |
| Fecha de publicación: | 2019 |
| País: | México |
| Institución: | SERGIO MARTÍNEZ GONZÁLEZ |
| Repositorio: | Abanico Agroforestal |
| Idioma: | español inglés portugués |
| OAI Identifier: | oai:ojs.pkp.sfu.ca:article/229 |
| Acceso en línea: | https://abanicoacademico.mx/revistasabanico/index.php/abanico-agroforestal/article/view/229 |
| Access Level: | acceso abierto |
| Palabra clave: | Oregano, essential oil, animal production orégano, aceite esencial, producción animal orégano, óleo essencial, produção animal |
| Sumario: | The use of essential oil extracted from oregano is relevant if we take into account the high concentrations of thymol, flavonoids, tannins, triterpenes and carvacrol, which are substances with antioxidant capacity, since they counteract the formation of free radicals, in addition to having antibacterial, antifungal, antiparasitic, antimicrobial, antiviral, antiallergic, vasodilator, and estrogenic, anti-inflammatory, spasmolytic, antitumor properties, among others. The objective of this review was to conduct a preliminary analysis of the use of oregano oil spp. in animal health and production. In conclusion, it can be said that the use of essential oils of oregano mainly of the subspecies vulgare and Lippia have been an alternative as feed additives in the production of domestic animal species. The digestive system in chickens has been improved its functionality due to this, also it has been possible to reduce enteric methane emissions in ruminants and reduce bad odors in pigs |
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