Prospects for the use of shrubs of the European part of Russia in animal husbandry (review)

The review presents information about shrubs of the genera Crataegus L., Ephedra L., Frangula L., Prunus L., Rhamnus L., Rubus L. of various families (Rosaceae, Ephedraceae, Rhamnaceae), traditionally growing in the European part of Russia. These plants have potential as promising sources of biologically active compounds of the classes of terpenoids, flavonoids, alkaloids and anthracene derivatives. The analysis of 80 sources of scientific literature is aimed at finding new approaches to the prevention and treatment of diseases of farm animals, based on safe and effective principles, since the use of synthesized drugs is associated with the development of undesirable effects, and in the case of antibiotics - bacterial resistance. In this regard, the use of natural sources of biologically active substances has advantages over synthesized drugs in such aspects as minimization of side effects, efficiency and economic benefit. This review analyzes the importance of plants of the specified genera and families for animal husbandry. Information on the content of biologically active substances, pharmacological properties, practical application and potential for use in agriculture as an alternative to pharmaceuticals is presented, and the possibilities for future research in this aspect are discussed.