Yang Jiayi, Xiong Dongwei, Long Miao
Key Laboratory of Livestock Infectious Diseases, Ministry of Education, and Key Laboratory of Ruminant Infectious Disease Prevention and Control (East), Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, College of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Shenyang Agricultural University, 120 Dongling Road, Shenyang 110866, China.
Nanomaterials (Basel). 2025 Jul 2;15(13):1030. doi: 10.3390/nano15131030.
Zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs) have attracted significant attention due to their wide-ranging applications in animal production, largely because of their notable biocompatibility, low toxicity, and strong antimicrobial activity. These properties make ZnO NPs a promising substitute for traditional antibiotics. Their application could address the growing concern of antibiotic resistance in livestock industries. This review examines the unique physicochemical characteristics of ZnO NPs, including their nanoscale size and high surface area, which contribute to their biological functionality. Emphasis is placed on green synthesis methods that minimize environmental impact while producing high-quality ZnO NPs. In animal farming, ZnO NPs play a crucial role not only in promoting growth and improving immune responses, but also in enhancing meat and egg quality. Additionally, this review discusses the environmental and safety implications of ZnO NPs, considering their sustainable application potential in future animal production practices, aimed at fostering a more eco-friendly and efficient livestock sector.
氧化锌纳米颗粒（ZnO NPs）因其在动物生产中的广泛应用而备受关注，这主要归功于其显著的生物相容性、低毒性和强大的抗菌活性。这些特性使ZnO NPs成为传统抗生素的一个有前途的替代品。它们的应用可以解决畜牧业中日益严重的抗生素耐药性问题。本综述探讨了ZnO NPs独特的物理化学特性，包括其纳米级尺寸和高表面积，这些特性有助于其生物学功能。重点介绍了绿色合成方法，这些方法在生产高质量ZnO NPs的同时，最大限度地减少了对环境的影响。在动物养殖中，ZnO NPs不仅在促进生长、改善免疫反应方面发挥着关键作用，而且在提高肉蛋品质方面也发挥着关键作用。此外，本综述还讨论了ZnO NPs对环境和安全的影响，考虑了它们在未来动物生产实践中的可持续应用潜力，旨在促进畜牧业更加环保和高效。
