Applications of Yucca Extract in Animal Production

Yucca schidigera is a member of the family Agavaceae, widely grown in the southwestern U.S. and in northern Mexico, and is known as the "Tree of Life" for its health promoting benefits. Yucca extract derived from Yucca schidigera have been given US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) generally recognized as safe (GRAS) status. Due to its richness in saponins, polysaccharides and polyphenols, it has been found to have many beneficial properties for animals, making it a popular choice for animal production.

What are the functions of yucca extract in animal production?

The functions of yucca extract in animal production include:

• Improvement of breeding environment

Saponins, polyphenols and other urease inhibitors in yucca extract can inhibit the production of ammonia in animal feces and urine. They can promote the utilization of ammonia by microorganisms and reduce the concentration of ammonia. Moreover, yucca saponins can bind with odor gases and reduce the emission of harmful gases.

• Regulation of the intestinal internal environment

Yucca extract can regulate the balance of microbial flora in the intestinal tract of livestock and poultry, promote intestinal development, and improve the activity of trypsin and lipase in the intestinal contents.

• Promotion of animal growth

Yucca extract can increase the apparent metabolic rate of protein and energy, thereby promoting animal growth.

• Improving immune performance

Yucca extract can promote the growth of immune organs of animal body, regulate humoral immunity and cellular immunity, increase the content of immunoglobulin in serum, activate the function of lymphocytes, and can effectively inhibit the proliferation of pathogenic bacteria such as Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli.

• Improving antioxidant ability

Oxidative stress has negative effects on animal production and animal health. Saponins and polyphenols in yucca extract can reduce the content of propylene glycol in serum and tissues, and increase the vitality of superoxide dismutase, catalase and glutathione peroxidase, thus improving the antioxidant performance of animals.

• Improvement of reproductive capacity

Yucca extract can regulate the proliferation, apoptosis and progesterone production of ovarian granulosa cells in female animals, and improve the sperm concentration, sperm vitality and motility in male animals.

In which animal production can I use yucca extract?

Yucca extract is mainly used in the following types of animal production:

Yucca extract has a wide range of applications in animal production. As a leading supplier of green and natural plant products, we offer high quality yucca extract as long as comprehensive services. If you have any needs, we are always ready to assist you.

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