Application potential of Humulus Scandens in livestock husbandry

AbstractOn the background of antibiotic-free livestock husbandry, animal nutritionists are trying to find alternatives to antibiotics. Many herbs have been developed for animal diets to replace antibiotics.Humulus Scandens (HS) is  also known asHumulus japonicus and Japanese hop in English, l ü Cao (葎草) in Mandarin Chinese and kanamugura (カナムグラ) in Japanese. It is a traditional Chinese medicine with good environmental adaptability. It can grow rapidly and cover any area. Its high yield, strong vitality and medical value allow its potential to be used as an exogenous addi tive for animal diets to replace antibiotics. However, the knowledge about this herb is limited at present. This manuscript reviewed the processing method of HS and its application in livestock husbandry in order to provide references for its application.
Source: Journal of Animal Physiology and Animal Nutrition - Category: Zoology Authors: Tags: REVIEW Source Type: research