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Multi-functional application of octacosanol as a feed additive in animal and aquaculture: A review

Shehata AI, Rasheed M, Rafiq H, Khalid N, Rafique A, Alhoshy M 2024 Journal of animal physiology and animal nutrition

Abstract

Demand for sustainable animal and aquaculture production drives the exploration of novel feed additives. We highlight octacosanol, a long-chain alcohol from plant sources, as a promising multifunctional feed additive. The review comprehensively evaluates octacosanol's applications in animal and aquaculture nutrition,…

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Fish

Keywords

Immune functionFeed additiveAquacultureGrowth performanceAnimal nutritionOctacosanol

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