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Cinnamaldehyde - A Major Component of Cinnamon Essential Oil

  Basic Information about Essential Oils Essential oils are aromatic oily liquids obtained from plant materials, such as: seed, bark, roots, stems, leaf, flower, resins and other parts of the plants. They can be obtained by expression, fermentation, or extraction, but steam distillation is the most commonly used method. As these oils replicate the plant in terms of its nutrient profile, scent and flavour, these are highly concentrated and must be used in regulated quantities.   Cinnamon Essential Oil Commonly known as dalchini, cinnamon contains sufficient amounts of manganese, iron, calcium and fibre. Its essential oils including cinnamyl acetate and cinnamaldehyde boost immunity. Cinnamon is also used as a wonderful cardio-protective ... Cinnamaldehyde  (more precisely trans-cinnamaldehyde or 3-phenyl-2-propenal), a major component of cinnamon essential oil, could be the antidote to superbug infections from bacteria that are resistant to antibiotics. Oils from thyme lea...

COVID-19's Impact on Animal Feed Industry

Due to the Novel Coronavirus ( COVID-19 ), livestock and poultry are out of grain due to city closures and road closures, which have also caused great difficulties for the production and processing of feed manufacturers. Over fifty countries had declared a national emergency to combat coronavirus. With cases spreading, and the epicentre of the outbreak shifting to Europe, North America, India and Latin America, life in these regions has been upended the way it had been in Asia earlier in the developing crisis. COVID-19 continues to spread and large parts of the world are under lock-down, meat, dairy, and egg producers are working hard to maintain production in the face of many uncertainties.   As regards cattle feed, the production has been very much influenced by the closure of the hotel, restaurant and catering sectors, which cut demand for meat, especially veal, and beef, along with dairy products such as cheese.   The new crown epidemic has caused many production and trans...

Why Use Cinnamaldehyde in Bird Repellents?

Whether at your home, business or farm, nuisance birds can cause major damage and create potential safety hazards for employees, guests and loved ones. While there are many forms of bird control on the market, it is important to consider the pros and cons of homemade bird repellent. Two of the most common forms of bird control – physical devices and chemical bird repellents. Compared with physical bird control methods, the biological preparation bird repellent colloid with  cinnamaldehyde  as the main raw material has these advantages: No Harm to Birds  - The biological preparation bird repellent colloid with cinnamaldehyde as the main raw material can slowly and persistently release a kind of gas that affects the central nervous system of birds. The birds will fly away immediately after smelling it and will not come back in their memory period. Environmentally Friendly  - It is biodegradable, and environmentally friendly to human and l...

Advantages of Cinnamaldehyde Used as a Feed Ingredient

The long-term addition of antibiotics in animal feed leads to a decline in animal immunity, bacteria resistance, and environment pollution. So is there any alternative? Yes, absolutely. Cinnamaldehyde is one of the good choices. - Anti-mildew During the storage of feed, especially in a humid environment, mildew easily occurs, which has a great impact on the breeding industry. Cinnamaldehyde has antiseptic, antibacterial and antiviral effects, and it can inhibit fungi such as Aspergillus flavus, Aspergillus niger, Penicillium tangerum, Fusarium moniliforme, Alternaria alternata, Geotrichum candidum, yeast. It's also good at killing viruses. Adding cinnamaldehyde in the feed can keep a long time without mold, color or taste. - Promote Growth The stimulation of cinnamaldehyde on gastrointestinal villi can improve the digestive system function of livestock and poultry, strengthen the physique and help growth, especially for piglets, which can effectively prevent th...