Wood sorbent in feeding quails

Abstract

Based on the results of the studies, it has been found that the live weight of quails increased relative to the control by 6.9 (P<0.001) and 4.5% (P<0.01); survival rate - by 2.5 and 1.3%, according to the sequence of groups. Food conversion rate per unit of production was reduced by 6.5% and 3.9%, respectively. The internal organs of all groups of birds developed within the normal range, significant differences were noted in the length of the caecum in the second group of the experiment - this indicator decreased by 17.2% (P<0.01). In the third group, there was a downward trend by 1.6%. The length of the intestine significantly decreased by 15.0% (P<0.001) and 17.4% (P<0.01) %, respectively. The data obtained during the experiment indicate that the use of an active carbon feed additive with sorption properties and a phytocomponent has a positive effect on the main zootechnical indicators and does not adversely affect the development of the internal organs of the bird.