The influence of phytobiotics on the body of animals (mammals and birds) (review)

Objective: to summarize and analyze the effects of phytobiotics on the physiological state of animals (mammals and poultry).
Materials and Methods. To achieve this objective, a scientific literature search was conducted using elibrary.ru, PubMed, Web of Science, and Scopus, with an emphasis on studies from the past five years focused primarily on growth-promoting properties.
Results. This review article provides a summary of the effects of phytobiotics on the physiological state of animals (mammals and poultry). The intensification of livestock farming is increasingly leading to the need for synthetic drugs produced by pharmaceutical companies. Antibiotics, including feed antibiotics, have a significant impact on the growth-promoting properties of the body. Their irrational use leads to microbial resistance to the active ingredients of drugs, meaning their subsequent use will no longer have a therapeutic effect. All these factors are leading scientists to search for alternative treatments that are equally effective as these medications. Phytobiotics could be such substances. Phytobiotics have a positive effect on the gastrointestinal tract and help stabilize the balance between normal flora, pathogenic, and opportunistic microorganisms. Equally important is research into phytobiotics as antioxidants. Further research should focus on optimizing dosages, studying synergism between various phytogenic compounds, and developing effective commercial formulations for widespread adoption in livestock and poultry farming.

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