Antibiotics were once used in animal production to improve productivity and resistance to pathogenic microbiota. However, due to its negative effects, the search for a new class of substances that can replace its efficacy has become one of the urgent problems to be solved. Plant essential oils (E...
Polygonum minus Huds., commonly referred to as kesum, is a traditional medicinal plant in Malaysia known for its unique fragrance attributed to its volatile compounds. The essential oil extracted from P. minus displayed various benefits, comprised of antioxidant, antimicrobial and antica...
The high-concentrate diet presents significant challenges regarding intestinal nutrient absorption and hepatic energy metabolism in beef cattle. Therefore, it is crucial to develop novel intervention strategies to solve it. This study examined the effects of oregano essential oil (OEO) on the gro...
Omega-3 fatty acids (n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids; n-3 PUFAs) are essential for the functional maturation of the brain. Westernization of dietary habits in both developed and developing countries is accompanied by a progressive reduction in dietary intake of n-3 PUFAs. Low maternal intake of n...
Abstract
Background
While oregano essential oil (OEO) has been used as a feed additive in ruminant production and shown to positively influence meat quality, its effects on the rumen microbiota and host liver metabolism, and the potential mechanisms linking these to intramuscular fat...