Another little-known application area of L-carnitine is its corresponding promoting effect on animal growth. Experiments have been conducted abroad on carnitine feed bait (for raising pigs, cows, chickens, and fish), and the results show that exogenous intake of carnitine can significantly promote the growth of vegetarian and herbivorous animals, that is, carnitine can be used for the addition of feed and fish bait for pigs, chickens, and other animals.
L-carnitine is extremely important for the growth, development, reproduction, and health of animals. It has the ability to promote fatty acids β- Oxidizing, reducing the content of serum cholesterol and triglycerides, and improving the body's tolerance and other important physiological functions.
With the development of animal husbandry, the synthesis of convenient, safe, and efficient growth promoting agents has always been a hot topic in drug and nutrition research. However, adding high copper, antibiotics β- Stimulants and injections of growth hormone have drawbacks such as environmental pollution, drug residues, food safety, and cumbersome operations, making it difficult to promote their use in production. L-carnitine has been valued as a new type of feed additive due to its convenient use and ability to improve sow reproductive performance, improve piglet survival rate, reduce backfat thickness, and improve meat and egg quality under certain conditions.