The use of ractopamine as a feed additive: A review

Authors

  • Gamal A. Shams Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Zagazig University, 44511 Zagazig Egypt.
  • Hosny A. Ibrahim Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Zagazig University, 44511 Zagazig Egypt.
  • Nagah E. Mohammed Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Zagazig University, 44511 Zagazig Egypt.
  • Heba M. Hassan Animal Health Research Institute, Agriculture Research Center, Egypt.
  • Nashwa S. Semary Animal Health Research Institute, Agriculture Research Center, Egypt.

Keywords:

Ractopamine , Livestock production , Feed additive

Abstract

Ractopamine hydrochloride is a β-adrenergic agonist that increases growth, feed efficiency, and fat deposition. Because of its ability to increase muscling, average daily gain, efficiency, and carcass weight, ractopamine hydrochloride has been used as a feed additive growth enhancer. Ractopamine is also a member of the phenylethanolamine class of chemicals, which is used as a feed supplement in meat-producing animals. This review threw the light on the use of ractopamine to improve weight gain and as a feed addition. Furthermore, the potential negative health effects of ractopamine were explored.

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2024-02-09

How to Cite

Shams, G. A. ., Ibrahim, H. A. ., Mohammed, N. E. ., Hassan, H. M. ., & Semary, N. S. . (2024). The use of ractopamine as a feed additive: A review. Journal of Advanced Veterinary Research, 14(2), 335-338. Retrieved from https://advetresearch.com/index.php/AVR/article/view/1529

Issue

Vol. 14 No. 2 (2024): Special Issue (Veterinary Medicine and Food Safety Challenges)

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Review Article

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