›› 2019, Vol. 46 ›› Issue (5): 1388-1396.doi: 10.16431/j.cnki.1671-7236.2019.05.016

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Research Progress on Nutritional Value of Mulberry Leaf and Its Application in Animal Production

YANG Can1,3, TANG Xiaowu2, OU Huimin1,3, YANG Hai1,3, TANG Qinghai1,3, TANG Jiaoyu1,3, CAO Limin1,3   

  1. 1. College of Life Sciences and Environment, Hengyang Normal University, Hengyang 421008, China;
    2. Hunan Dabeinong Agricultural Science and Technology Co., Ltd., Changsha 410200, China;
    3. Institute of Bio-Technology for Livestock, Hengyang Normal University, Hengyang 421008, China
  • Received:2018-11-05 Online:2019-05-20 Published:2019-05-20

Abstract:

Mulberry leaf is an ideal protein resources as it contains protein,vitamins (vitamin A and vitamin C),trace elements (Fe,Mn,Cu and Zn) and flavonoids active ingredients,which are the nutrients that animals need to sustain their lives.Researches have showed that 15% mulberry leaf may affect the growth of the finishing pigs.Moderate amount of mulberry leaf (6%) can improve the meat quality by delaying the decline of pH and increasing antioxidant capacity.At the same time,mulberry leaf also can influence the amino acids and fatty acids composition (increase the content of unsaturated fatty acid) of muscle to improve the flavor of meat.In poultry production,adding mulberry leaf can reduce the pH of chicken meat,and improve the quality of meat by changing the fatty acid composition of muscle.In addition,the active ingredients of mulberry leaf have been shown to improve the antioxidant ability of mice,decrease blood sugar,blood fat and atherosclerosis and so on.In this paper,the nutritional value of mulberry leaves and its application in pigs,broilers and laying hens were reviewed to provide references for its further application as protein resource in livestock production.

Key words: mulberry leaf; pigs; broilers; laying hen

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