Phytochemical Benefits of Agroresidues as Alternative Nutritive Dietary Resource for Pig and Poultry Farming
Joint Authors
Achilonu, Matthew C.
Shale, Karabo
Arthur, Georgina
Naidoo, Kuben
Mbatha, Michael
Source
Issue
Vol. 2018, Issue 2018 (31 Dec. 2018), pp.1-15, 15 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2018-12-11
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
15
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
The growing world population is challenging the animal products supply system, particularly in developing countries, where demand for meat and milk in 2050 is estimated to increase to 109% and 116%, respectively, amidst deteriorating livestock feed sources.
Globally, adequate production and availability of animal feed products to subsistence farmers has been declining due to factors such as global warming, growth in population, and low economic growth.
This paper seeks to examine the existing scientific literature on the utilization of some unconventional feed resources, to abate the challenge of feed deficit and thus improve animal nutrition.
The use of fruit waste and agricultural farm residues affords alternative, nutritive livestock dietary supplements; it has been proven they contain a spectrum of vital bioactive phytochemicals essential for sustainable growth and development of animals.
The biochemical composition of the plant wastes and residues include carbohydrates, proteins, nucleic acids, and fatty acids, while the common bioactive phytochemicals are polyphenols, alkaloids, carotenoids, and flavonoids, along with tannins, terpenes, and saponins, which play vital roles in reducing disease-causing agents, such as bacteria, viruses, and free radical-associated diseases.
The phytochemicals exhibit antioxidant, antimicrobial, antifungal, and anti-inflammatory, as well as anti-parasitic and antiprotozoal properties.
However, it is important to guard against antinutritive and toxicity levels in animal feed products.
The paper concludes that agroresidues’/wastes’ nutritive and therapeutic potential could serve as alternative livestock feed resource, while also acting as additional job and income generator for communities.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Achilonu, Matthew C.& Shale, Karabo& Arthur, Georgina& Naidoo, Kuben& Mbatha, Michael. 2018. Phytochemical Benefits of Agroresidues as Alternative Nutritive Dietary Resource for Pig and Poultry Farming. Journal of Chemistry،Vol. 2018, no. 2018, pp.1-15.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1182098
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Achilonu, Matthew C.…[et al.]. Phytochemical Benefits of Agroresidues as Alternative Nutritive Dietary Resource for Pig and Poultry Farming. Journal of Chemistry No. 2018 (2018), pp.1-15.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1182098
American Medical Association (AMA)
Achilonu, Matthew C.& Shale, Karabo& Arthur, Georgina& Naidoo, Kuben& Mbatha, Michael. Phytochemical Benefits of Agroresidues as Alternative Nutritive Dietary Resource for Pig and Poultry Farming. Journal of Chemistry. 2018. Vol. 2018, no. 2018, pp.1-15.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1182098
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1182098