Molecular Docking Perspectives on Phytochemicals: Optimizing Dairy Animal Health through Feed Additives

Muhammad Safdar, Yasmeen Junejo and Mehmet Ozaslan

Animal feed plays a crucial role in ensuring optimal milk production and overall health. In recent years, there has been a growing interest in the use of phytochemicals as feed additives to enhance the well-being and performance of dairy animals. It explores the potential health benefits of phytochemicals in dairy feeds, with a specific focus on molecular docking studies to elucidate their mode of action at the molecular level. It discusses the inclusion of phytochemicals in feed additives not only improves animal health through natural antioxidants, antimicrobials and reproductive advantages but also aligns with consumer preferences for sustainable and high-quality livestock products. Furthermore, it explores the potential of phytochemicals to modify ruminal fermentation, reduce methanogenesis and boost livestock performance is a primary focus. This study highlights the challenges in determining optimal concentrations of phytochemicals for enhancing animal performance, as well as the adaptation of ruminal microflora to the feed additives, leading to variable and inconclusive outcomes. Finally, it concludes by illustrating the possibility of using phytochemicals to enhance livestock production and the sustainable agriculture. Further research is required in this area.

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