Acta Veterinaria et Zootechnica Sinica ›› 2025, Vol. 56 ›› Issue (5): 2070-2081.doi: 10.11843/j.issn.0366-6964.2025.05.008

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Research Progess in Active Components, Biological Functions of Camellia Seed Meal and Its Applications in Livestock and Poultry Production

QIN Xiaoxia1,2(), GAN Haiqing1, SHE Gaojin1,2, LIU Yong2, HUANG Xingguo1,3, CHEN Lirong4,*(), YANG Lingyuan1,3,*()   

  1. 1. College of Animal Science and Technology, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410125, China
    2. Key Laboratory of Agro-ecological Process, Institute of Subtropical Agriculture, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changsha 410131, China
    3. Yuelu Mountain Laboratory, Changsha 410128, China
    4. Chongqing Yubei District Poverty Alleviation and Development Service Center, Chongqing 401120, China
  • Received:2024-07-08 Online:2025-05-23 Published:2025-05-27
  • Contact: CHEN Lirong, YANG Lingyuan E-mail:2107427547@qq.com;466710831@qq.com;lyyang@hunan.edu.cn

Abstract:

Camellia seed meal, a by-product of Camellia oil extraction, is rich in protein, fat, sugars, and bioactive compounds such as saponins, flavonoids, protease, polysaccharides, and polyphenols. These components exhibit potent antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, immune-regulating, lipid metabolism-modulating, hypoglycemic, and anticancer properties. The inclusion of Camellia seed meal in livestock and poultry feed has shown significant potential in enhancing growth performance, immunity, and intestinal microbiota composition. This review systematically examines the bioactive components and biological functions of Camellia seed meal and explores its application potential in livestock and poultry production in depth, offering scientific insights for its broader utilization in the industry.

Key words: Camellia seed meal, active ingredients, biological functions, livestock production

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