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REVIEW PAPER
Advances in enzyme-assisted microbial fermented feed for
livestock and poultry production: A review
1
North Minzu University, School of Biological Science & Engineering, North Minzu University Ningxia Key Laboratory for the
Development and Application of Microbial Resources in Extreme Environments, 750021, Yinchaun
2
NingXia Academy of Agriculture and Forestry Science, Institute of Forestry and Grassland Ecology, 750000, Yinchuan
Publication date: 2025-06-06
Corresponding author
X. Xu
North Minzu University, School of Biological Science & Engineering, North Minzu University Ningxia Key Laboratory for the Development and Application of Microbial Resources in Extreme Environments, 750021, Yinchaun
North Minzu University, School of Biological Science & Engineering, North Minzu University Ningxia Key Laboratory for the Development and Application of Microbial Resources in Extreme Environments, 750021, Yinchaun
X. Wen
NingXia Academy of Agriculture and Forestry Science, Institute of Forestry and Grassland Ecology, 750000, Yinchuan
NingXia Academy of Agriculture and Forestry Science, Institute of Forestry and Grassland Ecology, 750000, Yinchuan
KEYWORDS
TOPICS
ABSTRACT
Microbial fermentation followed by enzymatic hydrolysis is an
innovative feed preparation approach. During this process, microorganisms
metabolise feed components, while enzymes catalyse the breakdown of
macromolecular compounds such as proteins and cellulose into smaller, more
digestible molecules. This method offers several advantages over traditional
feed preparation, including increased fermentation efficiency, improved product
quality, and reduced nutritional loss. These benefits can greatly enhance the
production performance and overall health of animals. Recent advancements
in this field have demonstrated significant potential for improving animal
production performance. This article describes the various types of strains and
enzymes employed in the preparation of fermented feed and its adoption in
animal farming, with a focus on livestock and poultry. The study also briefly
discusses the advantages, limitations, and evolution of this technology. As animal
husbandry progresses towards greater intensification, scale and technological
innovation, the demand for efficient and sustainable feed solutions continues to
grow. This review aims to provide practical recommendations for the production
and application of fermented feed in modern animal farming.
FUNDING
This work was supported by the Key research project of North Minzu University (Grant No. 2021JCYJ13) and the Natural Science foundation of Ningxia (Grant No. 2022AAC03239).
CONFLICT OF INTEREST
The Authors declare that there is no conflict of interest.
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