Analysis of the use of phytobiotics to increase the productivity of farm animals

The full realization of the genetic potential of the productivity of farm animals in the conditions of industrial technologies is impossible without the introduction of various biologically active additives into the diets, provid-ing increased productivity and normalization of homeostasis indicators. In this regard, a trend towards complete or partial rejection of such drugs has emerged in the world and is being consistently implemented in many coun-tries. In recent years, many scientists and practitioners working in the field of animal feeding have paid attention to phytobiotics – biologically active substances formed in plants. Empirical knowledge that in the absence of free-range, animals, including carnivores, should receive green or at least dried plants with food, humanity ac-quired simultaneously with the beginning of domestication of wild fauna representatives. Purposeful study of biologically active components of plants as components of feed rations, their effect on the body, as well as work on obtaining standardized phytobiotic preparations for animal husbandry, including complex ones, has been carried out only in the last two to three decades. When assessing the effect on the exterior and interior indi-cators of animals, fresh and dried plants, their mixtures, coniferous and herbal flour of various compositions, biologically active substances isolated from plants, in particular essential oils, phytobiotic complexes, mainly with trace elements and probiotics, are used. The main reasons why phytogenic feed additives are used in ani-mal husbandry are improvement of feed digestibility, antimicrobial efficacy, use in accordance with the strategy for replacing feed antibiotics, growth stimulation. Their anti-inflammatory effect, high feed conversion rate and higher animal feed intake were also noted. It has been established that plant immunomodulating feed additives improve the functions of the immune system, have a significant impact on the health of animals and poultry and improve production performance. The factors determining the relevance of the development of highly ef-fective phytobiotics and their use in animal husbandry and poultry farming should also include the high profita-bility of the production of environmentally friendly agricultural products and the task of improving the quality of life of the population.