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<p>The deacetylation of chitin results in chitosan, a fibrous-like material. It may be produced in large quantities since the raw material (chitin) is plentiful in nature as a component of crustacean (shrimps and crabs) and insect hard outer skeletons, as well as the cell walls of some fungi. Chitosan is a nontoxic, biodegradable, and biocompatible polyglucosamine that contains two essential reactive functional groups, including amino and hydroxyl groups. This unique chemical structure confers chitosan with many biological functions and activities such as antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, antioxidative, antitumor, immunostimulatory and hypocholesterolemic, when used as a feed additive for farm animals. Studies have indicated the beneficial effects of chitosan on animal health and performance, aside from its safer use as an antibiotic alternative. This review aimed to highlight the effects of chitosan on animal health and performance when used as a promising feed additive.</p>
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The deacetylation of chitin results in chitosan, a fibrous-like material. It may be produced in large quantities since the raw material (chitin) is plentiful in nature as a component of crustacean (shrimps and crabs) and insect hard outer skeletons, as well as the cell walls of some fungi. Chitosan is a nontoxic, biodegradable, and biocompatible polyglucosamine that contains two essential reactive functional groups, including amino and hydroxyl groups. This unique chemical structure confers chitosan with many biological functions and activities such as antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, antioxidative, antitumor, immunostimulatory and hypocholesterolemic, when used as a feed additive for farm animals. Studies have indicated the beneficial effects of chitosan on animal health and performance, aside from its safer use as an antibiotic alternative. This review aimed to highlight the effects of chitosan on animal health and performance when used as a promising feed additive.

Multifunctional Role of Chitosan in Farm Animals: A Comprehensive Review

Department of Animal Production, Faculty of Agriculture

Department of Animal and Fish Production, Faculty of Agriculture

Annals of Animal Science

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The deacetylation of chitin results in chitosan, a fibrous-like material. It may be produced in large quantities since the raw material (chitin) is plentiful...

Multifunctional Role of Chitosan in Farm Animals: A Comprehensive Review

Published Online: Jan 27, 2023

Page range: 69 - 86

Received: Mar 15, 2022

Accepted: Jul 13, 2022

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/aoas-2022-0054

Keywords
chitosan polymer, antimicrobial activity, antioxidant activity, growth, reproduction, animal health

© 2022 Mahmoud Kamal et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

Multifunctional Role of Chitosan in Farm Animals: A Comprehensive Review

Published Online: Jan 27, 2023

Page range: 69 - 86

Received: Mar 15, 2022

Accepted: Jul 13, 2022

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/aoas-2022-0054

Keywordschitosan polymer, antimicrobial activity, antioxidant activity, growth, reproduction, animal health

© 2022 Mahmoud Kamal et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

Keywords
chitosan polymer, antimicrobial activity, antioxidant activity, growth, reproduction, animal health