Search citation statements
Paper Sections
Citation Types
Year Published
Publication Types
Relationship
Authors
Journals
Herbal feed additives (HFAs) have emerged as promising alternatives to antibiotics in poultry nutrition, particularly following the ban on antibiotic growth promoters (AGPs) and the growing interest in antibiotic-free production. The aim of this review was to discuss the potential effects of various HFAs on improving growth performance, enhancing antioxidant defenses, modifying intestinal microflora and morphology, modulating immune responses, and regulating genetic and hormonal functions in poultry. HFAs have notable antioxidant and immunomodulatory properties that help reduce oxidative stress and boost immune responses, thereby enhancing overall health and productivity. Furthermore, HFAs provide antimicrobial and intestinal health benefits by promoting gut eubiosis, fostering growth of beneficial microbiota, and offering protection against pathogens. Additionally, certain HFAs can affect genetic and hormonal regulation, which play a vital role in enhancing immune function and improving both reproductive and overall performance. These effects are particularly valuable for sustainable poultry production and reducing reliance on AGPs is becoming increasingly important. While the benefits of HFAs are well documented, further research is necessary to determine their optimal levels, potential interactions with other dietary components, and long-term effects on poultry health and productivity. This review highlighted the importance of herbs and their derivatives in poultry diets to support sustainable and efficient poultry production.
Herbal feed additives (HFAs) have emerged as promising alternatives to antibiotics in poultry nutrition, particularly following the ban on antibiotic growth promoters (AGPs) and the growing interest in antibiotic-free production. The aim of this review was to discuss the potential effects of various HFAs on improving growth performance, enhancing antioxidant defenses, modifying intestinal microflora and morphology, modulating immune responses, and regulating genetic and hormonal functions in poultry. HFAs have notable antioxidant and immunomodulatory properties that help reduce oxidative stress and boost immune responses, thereby enhancing overall health and productivity. Furthermore, HFAs provide antimicrobial and intestinal health benefits by promoting gut eubiosis, fostering growth of beneficial microbiota, and offering protection against pathogens. Additionally, certain HFAs can affect genetic and hormonal regulation, which play a vital role in enhancing immune function and improving both reproductive and overall performance. These effects are particularly valuable for sustainable poultry production and reducing reliance on AGPs is becoming increasingly important. While the benefits of HFAs are well documented, further research is necessary to determine their optimal levels, potential interactions with other dietary components, and long-term effects on poultry health and productivity. This review highlighted the importance of herbs and their derivatives in poultry diets to support sustainable and efficient poultry production.
scite is a Brooklyn-based organization that helps researchers better discover and understand research articles through Smart Citations–citations that display the context of the citation and describe whether the article provides supporting or contrasting evidence. scite is used by students and researchers from around the world and is funded in part by the National Science Foundation and the National Institute on Drug Abuse of the National Institutes of Health.
customersupport@researchsolutions.com
10624 S. Eastern Ave., Ste. A-614
Henderson, NV 89052, USA
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Copyright © 2025 scite LLC. All rights reserved.
Made with 💙 for researchers
Part of the Research Solutions Family.