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  • Animal Nutrition and Health
  • Microbiology
  • Immunology

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  • Postbiotics are preparations of inanimate microorganisms and their components, offering stability and safety advantages over probiotics.
  • They are composed of microbial cell fractions, metabolites, enzymes, vitamins, polysaccharides, and short-chain fatty acids.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline the multifunctional beneficial effects of postbiotics in various animal species.
  • To highlight their role in improving animal health, nutrition, and disease resistance.

Main Methods:

  • Review of scientific literature on postbiotic applications in animal health.
  • Analysis of postbiotic composition and their mechanisms of action.
  • Examination of effects across different animal models (poultry, swine, canine, feline, horses, ruminants).

Main Results:

  • Postbiotics exhibit antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, immune-modulatory, and antimicrobial properties.
  • They enhance gut bacteria, improve intestinal integrity, and boost disease resistance.
  • Inclusion in animal feed improves growth performance and feed conversion ratios.

Conclusions:

  • Postbiotics are valuable functional ingredients for animal health and nutrition.
  • They support sustainable livestock production and companion animal welfare without antibiotic-related drawbacks.
  • Their integration promotes healthier animals and more efficient production systems.