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The Power of Nature's Antimicrobials: Fermented Summer-Autumn Tea Boosts Sustainable Livestock Farming

The present research project aims to investigate the potential application and efficacy of fermented summer and autumn tea as a substitute for antibiotic growth promoters in livestock and poultry farming. In response to the current challenges in the industry, such as the increased antibiotic resistance, drug residue exceedance, and environmental pollution stemming from the misuse of antibiotics, this project proposes the solid-state fermentation of summer and autumn tea with Aspergillus niger to obtain a novel feed additive with enhanced natural antimicrobial and immune-modulatory functions. The research encompasses optimization of fermentation processes, analysis of functional components in fermented tea, in vitro antibacterial assays, establishment of animal models, and assessment of the in vivo effects of fermented products.
It is anticipated that this project will provide a green and efficient alternative to antibiotic growth promoters in livestock farming, aiming to reduce the use of antibiotics, decrease the frequency of antibiotic-resistant strains, minimize drug residues, enhance the safety of livestock products, and promote the comprehensive utilization of summer and autumn tea resources as well as the sustainable development of the tea industry. Through systematic experimental design and data analysis, the project is expected to yield high-level academic papers, file for relevant patents, and participate in domestic and international academic competitions, with the goal of translating research findings into practical productivity.

Keywords: Fermented Summer and Autumn Tea; Alternative to Antibiotic Growth Promoters; Antimicrobial Resistance Control; Food Safety; Sustainable Development