Antinutritional factors for ruminant

Authors

  • Dorgival Morais de Lima Júnior
  • Paulo de Barros Sáles Monteiro
  • Adriano Henrique do Nascimento Rangel
  • Michel do Vale Maciel
  • Steffan Edward Octávio Oliveira
  • Diego Alencar Freire

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21708/avb.2010.4.3.1818

Abstract

The presence of anti-nutritional factors in food is a reflection of the chemical warfare that exists between higher plants and herbivorous animals. Progresses, several substances of secondary metabolism of plants has been used as a defense against herbivores. Polyphenolic compounds, TPD and enzyme inhibitors contribute to promote organic imbalances in animals and prevent the use of vegetative parts of plants. However, strategies are used by animals, both at the cellular and behavioral, to prevent intoxication or reduce its negative effects. The interactive effects between the rumen microorganisms and anti-nutritional substances allow the intake of a variety of plant species and ruminants becomes resistant to relatively high concentrations of some anti-nutritional factors. However, due to the physical, chemical and biological characteristics of the rumen, some anti-nutritional substances is enhancing the effects. Keywords: Gossypol, lignin, linamarin, saponin, tannin

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Published

2010-11-10

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