Acta Veterinaria et Zootechnica Sinica ›› 2026, Vol. 57 ›› Issue (1): 58-67.doi: 10.11843/j.issn.0366-6964.2026.01.006

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Physiological Functions of Fucoidan and Its Effects on Gut Health and Livestock Production Performance

LI Weihao1(), SHANG Xiuguo1(), ZHU Xiaoping1, ZHENG Chuntian2   

  1. 1.School of Animal Science and Technology,Foshan University,Foshan 528231,China
    2.Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Livestock and Poultry Breeding and Nutrition Research,Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition and Feed in South China,Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs,National Key Laboratory of Swine and Poultry Breeding,Institute of Animal Science,Guangdong Academy of Agricultural Sciences,Guangzhou 510640,China
  • Received:2025-01-21 Online:2026-01-23 Published:2026-01-26
  • Contact: SHANG Xiuguo E-mail:LIWEIHAO2002@163.com;xiuguoshang@163.com

Abstract:

Fucoidan is a water-soluble polysaccharide derived from brown algae, which possess anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antiviral, and immunomodulatory function, and also has a protective effect on the intestinal barrier. It has shown promise as a novel additive in animal production. This article reviews the structure, extraction methods, physiological functions, factors affecting biological activity, protective effects on the intestinal barrier, and applications in poultry and livestock production of fucoidan.

Key words: fucoidan, physiological functions, gut health, poultry and livestock production performance

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