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Testing the antioxidant activities of samples prepared from various plants, and then analyzing the samples with antioxidant activity to pinpoint antioxidant principles. The results will be utilized for teaching ETX and FST 128 Food Toxicology. Manuscripts will be prepared based on the results and published in related journals, such as Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, Journal of Food Sciences, Phytochemistry, and Journal of Plant Biology and Biotechnology. The results will be reported at major scientific conferences, such as the American Chemical Society and Institute of Food Technologists. The knowledge obtained from this project will be utilized to consult regarding preparing appropriate animal feeds. Slides for teaching ETX and FST 128 Food Toxicology will be prepared based on the results. Also, slides for presenting the results at scientific conferences will be produced. The results will be utilized for food and animal related courses in the University. For example, ETX and FST 128 Food Toxicology is an ideal course in which to include the results of this project. The knowledge obtained from this project will be used to support the development of appropriate feed and health supplements.
NARRATIVE: Animal feeds have been prepared from natural plants based solely on information concerning their nutrients, such as proteins, carbohydrates, and lipids. However, there are many minor components which play an important role in animal health in plants. Use of plants which contain biologically active components such as antioxidants and antibiotics to prepare feeds should help to maintain the health of animals and prevent occurrence of serious diseases such as BSE.<P>
APPROACH: The results will be used formally for instruction in courses at the University and informally for consulting with animal food manufacturing industries. Evaluation of biologically active component(s) found in the project will be conducted using experimental animals.