A Review of Effect of Saponins on Ruminal Fermentation, Health and Performance of Ruminants

Saponins are steroid, or triterpene glycoside, compounds found in plants and plant products, mainly legumes. However, some plants containing saponins are toxic. Saponins have both positive and negative roles in animal nutrition. Saponins have been shown to act as membrane-permeabilizing, immunostimu...

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Published in:Veterinary Sciences
Main Author: Ahmed E. Kholif
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-07-01
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2306-7381/10/7/450