The physiological function of squalene and its application prospects in animal husbandry.

Squalene, which is a natural triterpenoid unsaturated hydrocarbon, is abundant in shark liver and plant seeds. Squalene has various physiological functions such as being anti-inflammatory and antioxidant. This paper reviews the physiological functions of squalene and its application prospects in livestock and poultry production, with a view to providing a theoretical basis for its indepth application in animal husbandry. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]