EPIGENETIC MECHANISMS IN ANIMAL NUTRITION: THE IMPACT OF FEED ADDITIVES ON HEALTH AND PRODUCTIVITY
Black Sea Journal of Agriculture, cilt.9, sa.4, ss.668-672, 2026 (TRDizin)
- Yayın Türü: Makale / Derleme
- Cilt numarası: 9 Sayı: 4
- Basım Tarihi: 2026
- Doi Numarası: 10.47115/bsagriculture.1942185
- Dergi Adı: Black Sea Journal of Agriculture
- Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
- Sayfa Sayıları: ss.668-672
- Açık Arşiv Koleksiyonu: AVESİS Açık Erişim Koleksiyonu
- Akdeniz Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet
Özet
The combination of nutrition and epigenetics has redefined our fundamental understanding of animal physiology and productivity. This review explores the profound influence of feed additives on gene expression through diverse epigenetic mechanisms, including DNA methylation, histone modifications, and the regulatory roles of non-coding RNAs. Dietary bioactive compounds, such as methyl donors, vitamins, minerals, probiotics, and phytobiotics, act as effective biological signals that modulate the epigenome of animal, thereby shaping developmental processes, immune responses, and metabolic homeostasis. Beyond immediate physiological maintenance, these nutri-epigenetic interactions offer a transformative pathway to enhance resilience against environmental stressors and optimize product quality. By synthesizing current findings, this study highlights the potential of "epigenetic programming" as a precision tool for sustainable livestock production and identifies future directions for integrating multi-omics technologies into nutritional management strategies.