Abstract
Fats in animal and human nutrition are a common subject of research. These studies most often pay attention to particular fat groups (saturated, unsaturated, polyunsaturated fats or fats grouped by the length of their fatty acid chains into short, medium or long chain fatty acids). Medium chain fatty acids (MCFAs) have two main sources: milk and coconut oil. To date, research has shown these acids have positive effects on health, production, feed digestibility and lower body and muscle fats in broilers and swine. MCFAs possess antibacterial, anticoccidial and antiviral effects. Also, it has been proven that these acids act synergistically if they are used together with organic acids, essential oils, or probiotics. Nowadays, commercial MCFA products are available for use in animal nutrition as feed additives.
Highlights
In recent years, replacing antibiotics in animal feedstuffs with biologically active substances has become a very current topic
Commercial Medium chain fatty acids (MCFAs) products are available for use in animal nutrition as feed additives
Modern feedstuff production is based on adding bioactive ingredients to feed, which should reduce the need for antibiotics and other medication, and positively influence animal health and welfare
Summary
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