The use of adsorbents based on organosilicon compounds in broiler chickens feeding

Abstract

Purpose. To study the impact of the adsorbents based on organosilicon compounds on productivity and safety of broiler chickens and advisability of using them in poultry feed. Methods. Zootechnical (research on birds were carried out on the basis of generally accepted methods in accordance with approved regulations). Analytical (laboratory studies of the chemical composition of feed were conducted in accordance with the methods developed in the laboratory and certified by the “Ukrmetrteststandard” state enterprise). Statistical (processing of the obtained research results by the method of variation statistics). Results. To conduct the research, two groups of broiler chickens were formed, a control and an experimental one, 28 heads each, selected on the principle of pairs of analogues. The completeness of the diets of broiler chickens up to three weeks of age was ensured by introduction of high-quality fish meal and a complex of mineral and amino acid preparations that came from the amino acid-vitamin-mineral concentrate “Zhyvina”. Throughout the study period, the diets of broiler chickens were adjusted to ensure the appropriate level of nutrients according to the norms of feeding that corresponded to their age. The results of poultry weighing showed that the absolute increase in live weight in chickens of broilers of the control group that consumed the experimental diet was 10.2% (P <0.05) greater than the absolute increase in broiler chickens of the experimental group receiving the control diet. Changing rations in the groups had a positive effect on the productivity of broiler chickens in the control group with introduction of the Enterosgel. It was found that short-term use of sorbent based on organosilicon compounds (Enterosgel) in the diets of broiler chickens increases their absolute live weight gain by 8.5% in the first weeks of life and by 10.2% (P <0.05) in the final period of fattening . Conclusions. The use of Enterosgel in the diet of broiler chickens contributed to the intensity of growth – the absolute increase was 10.2% (P <0.05) and in no way affected the safety of young birds.