Rhodiola rosea polysaccharide is one of the main components of traditional Chinese medicine Rhodiola rosea, which has the functions of anti-cold, anti-hypoxia, anti-adverse stimulation, anti-injury, hypoglycemia, regulation of glucolipid metabolism, anti-virus effect, immune function regulation, protection and promotion of growth of germ cells. The paper introduces the chemical composition, extraction and purification of Rhodiola rosea polysaccharide, reviews its research progress in animal production, to provide a reference for the further application of Rhodiola rosea polysaccharide in animal production. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]