The use of essential oil extracted from oregano is relevant if we take into account the high concentrations of thymol, flavonoids, tannins, triterpenes and carvacrol, which are substances with antioxidant capacity, since they counteract the formation of free radicals, in addition to having antibacterial, antifungal, antiparasitic, antimicrobial, antiviral, antiallergic, vasodilator, estrogenic, anti-inflammatory, spasmolytic, antitumor properties, among others. The objective was to conduct a preliminary analysis of the use of oregano oil spp. in animal health and production. In conclusion, it can be said that the use of essential oils of oregano, mainly of the subspecies vulgare and Lippia, have been an alternative as feed additives in the production of domestic animal species where functionality has been improved of the digestive system in chickens, it has been possible to reduce enteric methane emissions in ruminants and reduce bad odors in pigs.
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Author Name: Henry Loeza-Concha, Socorro Salgado-Moreno, Fidel Ávila-Ramos, Ranferi Gutiérrez-Leyva, Alvaro Domínguez-Rebolledo, Maricela Ayala-Martínez, Francisco Escalera-Valente
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Keywords: oregano, essential oil, animal production.
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EISSN: 2594-1992
EOI/DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.37114/aba
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