Eucommia ulmoides as Feed Additives for Animals

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Abstract

This paper briefly discusses the current status of the studies and utilization of Eucommia ulmoides Oliv. as feed additives for animals in China. It comprises the following 3 parts:
1. Studies on the nutritional and medicinal components in the leaves and seeds of E. ulmoides trees.
2. Studies on the effects of the use of E. ulmoides leaves or their extracts as supplementary feed additives on the health and performance of laying hens and broilers. The efficacy of the extracts obtained from E. ulmoides leaves with regard to inhibiting fungal growth in animal feeds is also discussed in this part.
3. Analysis of the market for E. ulmoides as feed additives, and studying or solving current and potential problems.