›› 2013, Vol. 40 ›› Issue (11): 79-83.

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Research Progress on Application of Humic Acid Substances in Animal Production

LIU Na1, QI Jing-wei1, AN Xiao-ping1, CHEN Da-yong2, TONG Bao-sheng2   

  1. 1. Institute of Animal Science, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, Hohhot 010018, China;
    2. Inner Mongolia Silong Biotechnology Limited Liability Company, Hohhot 011517, China
  • Received:2013-04-23 Online:2013-11-20 Published:2013-12-19

Abstract: Humic acids (HA),a class of compounds resulting from decomposition of organic matter are natural constituents of soil,lignite,drinking water and plants,etc. There is no doubt that HAs have many beneficial effect like antibacterial,antiviral and anti-inflammatory in animals,can improve immune system,promote growth,increase feed conversions and reduce loss of nitrogen. This paper summarized recent advances about the health value of animal and application in animal production from the aspects of an alternative to antibiotics.

Key words: humic acid substances; animal production; beneficial effect

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