Nutritional responses to the presence of inulin and oligofructose in the diets of domesticated animals: a review.
Abstract: Inulin and oligofructose are prebiotic oligosaccharides fermented in the large intestine. This article provides an extensive review of the effects of these oligosaccharides on gastrointestinal characteristics (microflora, pathogen control, epithelial cell proliferation, putrefactive compound production, fecal characteristics, and nutrient digestibility) and systemic metabolism of carbohydrates, nitrogen, lipids, and minerals in dogs, cats, horses, calves, pigs, poultry, and rabbits. In addition, intake of inulin and oligofructose and considerations in their supplementation to animal diets are discussed. Growth performance and meat production in livestock in response to inulin and oligofructose supplementation are addressed. Finally, the possible substitution of antibiotics with fructans in animal diets and directions for future research are presented.
Publication Date: 2003-02-18 PubMed ID: 12587985DOI: 10.1080/10408690390826446Google Scholar: Lookup
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This research article is a comprehensive review of the effects of prebiotic oligosaccharides inulin and oligofructose on the diet and metabolism of various domesticated animals, as well as the potential of these substances to replace antibiotics in animal diets.
Overview of the Research
The article provides a comprehensive examination of the impact of adding inulin and oligofructose, which are oligosaccharides that ferment in the large intestine, to the diets of a wide range of domestic animals. The primary animals discussed are dogs, cats, horses, calves, pigs, poultry, and rabbits.
- The research reviews the effects of these oligosaccharides on the gastrointestinal characteristics. This includes the microflora, pathogen control, proliferation of epithelial cells, production of putrefactive compounds, fecal characteristics, and nutrient digestibility.
- The systemic metabolism of carbohydrates, nitrogen, lipids, and minerals in these animals due to the intake of inulin and oligofructose is also thoroughly detailed.
- The authors introduce the discussion on intake of inulin and oligofructose and certain considerations that should be taken into account when supplementing animal diets with these substances.
Effects on Growth Performance and Meat Production
The article also reviews the impact of inulin and oligofructose on growth performance and meat production in livestock.
- It discusses how the supplementation of these prebiotic oligosaccharides can influence the quality and quantity of meat production.
- Data about growth rates, weight gain and overall health of domestic animals with a diet supplemented by inulin and oligofructose are presented.
Substitution of Antibiotics with Fructans
A significant part of the article’s discussion revolves around the potential substitution of antibiotics with fructans in animal diets.
- The authors explore the effectiveness of inulin and oligofructose as potential replacements for antibiotics in animal feed. This idea is of particular relevance given current concerns over antibiotic resistance.
- The potential benefits and challenges of fructan supplementation in place of antibiotic use are examined.
Directions for Future Research
The paper concludes with suggested directions for future research on this topic.
- It highlights areas where additional research is required to establish a broad consensus on the effects of these oligosaccharides in domesticated animal diets.
- Suggestions are made about potential experimental designs and study areas that could provide valuable insight into this field of study.
Cite This Article
APA
Flickinger EA, Van Loo J, Fahey GC.
(2003).
Nutritional responses to the presence of inulin and oligofructose in the diets of domesticated animals: a review.
Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr, 43(1), 19-60.
https://doi.org/10.1080/10408690390826446 Publication
Researcher Affiliations
- Department of Animal Sciences, Division of Nutritional Sciences, University of Illinois, Urbana, IL 61801, USA. e-flkngr@uiuc.edu
MeSH Terms
- Animal Feed
- Animal Nutritional Physiological Phenomena
- Animals
- Animals, Domestic / physiology
- Dietary Supplements
- Digestion
- Feces / chemistry
- Fermentation
- Inulin / metabolism
- Oligosaccharides / metabolism
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