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Bioactive Feed Additives in Poultry Reproductive Physiology.

Wenjie Lu¹, Hui Peng¹, Diqi Yang¹

¹School of Tropical Agriculture and Forestry, Hainan University, Haikou, Hainan, P.R. China.

Journal of Animal Physiology and Animal Nutrition

|December 16, 2025

Summary

Bioactive feed additives like PUFAs and amino acids boost male poultry semen quality by reducing oxidative stress. Phytochemicals and probiotics enhance female poultry egg production and quality through gut health and nutrient absorption.

Keywords:

feed additives gut health oxidative stress poultry reproduction sustainable agriculture

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Area of Science:

Animal Science
Nutritional Biochemistry
Reproductive Physiology

Background:

Poultry reproductive efficiency is crucial for meeting global food demands.
Bioactive feed additives offer a promising strategy to enhance poultry reproduction.
Understanding the physiological mechanisms and practical applications is essential.

Purpose of the Study:

To synthesize current knowledge on bioactive feed additives for poultry reproduction.
To explore physiological mechanisms in male and female poultry reproduction.
To identify challenges and future research directions for sustainable additive use.

Main Methods:

Literature review synthesizing existing research on bioactive feed additives.
Analysis of physiological pathways influenced by additives in male and female poultry.
Evaluation of emerging sustainable alternatives and associated challenges.

Main Results:

Polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) and amino acids improve male semen quality by mitigating oxidative stress and enhancing mitochondrial function.
Phytochemicals and probiotics optimize female reproduction through gut microbiota modulation and improved nutrient absorption, enhancing egg quality.
Sustainable alternatives like microbial enzymes and insect proteins show potential for cost-effective production.

Conclusions:

Bioactive feed additives significantly enhance poultry reproductive efficiency through various physiological pathways.
Sustainable alternatives and precision management are key to overcoming current challenges.
Interdisciplinary research is needed for regionally tailored, farm-scale solutions aligning with sustainability and welfare goals.