Humulus lupulus L. in Animal Nutrition: Phytochemical Profile, Bioactive Properties, and Applications as a Functional Feed Additive—A Comprehensive Review
Claudio Zepeda, Jéssica López, Carolina Figueroa, Constanza Low, Germán Olivares-Cantillano · 2026
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Claudio Zepeda and colleagues review hops as a functional feed additive for farm animals in a 2026 article. Hop compounds fight microbes and inflammation, which interests producers seeking antibiotic alternatives. Evidence was gathered across poultry, fish, swine, and ruminant feeding trials.
In poultry, encapsulated hop acids matched a standard antibiotic on feed efficiency at one dose. Higher doses caused harm, showing a narrow safe window. Carp and tilapia trials showed liver and growth benefits at moderate doses. Swine results rivaled a common antibiotic in one comparison. Ruminant trials showed tolerance without steady production gains. Standardized products and safety dossiers remain the main barriers.
Catalog record
| CREATOR | Claudio Zepeda, Jéssica López, Carolina Figueroa, Constanza Low, Germán Olivares-Cantillano |
|---|---|
| YEAR | 2026 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 117 KB |
| VERSION | 1.0 |
| LICENSE | CC BY 4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |