AUTHOR=Du Xin , Ma Xue , Gao Yang 

TITLE=The physiological function of squalene and its application prospects in animal husbandry

JOURNAL=Frontiers in Veterinary Science

VOLUME=10

YEAR=2024

URL=https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/veterinary-science/articles/10.3389/fvets.2023.1284500

DOI=10.3389/fvets.2023.1284500

ISSN=2297-1769

ABSTRACT=<p>Squalene, which is a natural triterpenoid unsaturated hydrocarbon, is abundant in shark liver and plant seeds. Squalene has various physiological functions such as being anti-inflammatory and antioxidant. This paper reviews the physiological functions of squalene and its application prospects in livestock and poultry production, with a view to providing a theoretical basis for its in-depth application in animal husbandry.</p>