Supplemented with Astragalus dregs improves growth performance, immunity, and antioxidant capacity in fattening pigs.

ABSTRACT: This study aimed to investigate the impact of Astragalus dregs - the residue after the extraction of principal active components - on the growth performance, antioxidant capacity, and immune function of fattening pigs. Twenty-four 130 days of age fattening pigs were randomly assigned to the control group and experimental group (supplemented with 10% Astragalus dregs). The production performance was evaluated by average daily gain (ADG), average daily feed intake (ADFI) and diarrhoea rates. Additionally, nutrient digestibility, blood biochemical parameters, antioxidant capacity, and immune function factors were analysed. The group supplemented with Astragalus dregs showed a trend towards improved ADG and ADFI and reduced diarrhoea rates (p > 0.05). Moreover, it significantly enhanced

SUBMITTER: Guo Q 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11811845 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature