Veterinary sanitary assessment of the quality of meat products and the morphofunctional characteristics of the muscle tissue of pigs fed a mineral adaptogen

Abstract

Pigs are the most susceptible to stress. Therefore, the purpose of our research was to assess the effect of the mineral adaptogen on animal health and the quality of meat products. Research methods. The studies were conducted on piglets of a large white breed. With the use of hematological, immuno-biochemical, morphological methods of research and veterinary and sanitary assessment of the quality of meat products obtained. Results. It was found that the mineral adaptogen has a positive effect on the immune system, metabolic processes, and the reduction of stress-dependent glucose and cortisol levels. Scientific novelty. For the first time, comprehensive studies have been conducted showing the effect of mineral adaptogen not only on immunocompetent organs and immune indicators, but also a complex effect on stress resistance, reduction of toxigenic activity of feed, stabilization of metabolic processes in animals, and veterinary-sanitary and micromorphological assessment of the quality of meat products.