The effect of modified succinic acid on the productivity of broiler chickens

Summary. The paper presents data on the study of modified succinic acid in the diets of broiler chickens in the conditions of the Belgorod State Agrarian University. As a result of the conducted studies, it can be concluded that the introduction of modified succinic acid (Leoxum) at the age of 0-10 days – 1.25 mg of Leoxum per head per day and from 21 to 30 days – 2.5 mg of Leoxum per head per day contributes to: increase in live weight by 2.8 %; reduction of conversion by 0.07 units; preservation of safety indicators. A more in-depth study of the effect of Leoxum on the body of broiler chickens and clarification of dosages is required.

Introduction. Broiler meat production is intensive fattening of chickens. The main goals that are set during production are the protection of animal health from various diseases and obtaining high–quality and environmentally friendly products from them. There is an urgent question about the need to find acceptable ways of growing and preventing poultry diseases that would be fruitful in economic terms. It is necessary to choose a universal tool that would be effective, but, on the other hand, would not have a negative impact and would be safe for the final product. Organic acids have proven themselves in poultry farming. They can suppress both the development and spread of intestinal pathogens and the negative effects of the body's immune system, avoiding the expenditure of nutrients on the immune response. Also, this group of feed additives can improve their absorption and significantly increase the productivity of poultry. There is information in the literature about the use of succinic acid in agriculture. Succinic acid is known to take part in energy metabolism. The aim of the research was to study the effect of modified succinic acid (feed additive Leoxum) on the main zootechnical indicators in the cultivation of broiler chickens of the Ross-308 cross.

Object. The object of research is broiler chickens of the Ross-308 cross.

Materials and methods. The research was carried out in the conditions of the scientific and production laboratory of poultry farming of the UNIC "Agrotechnopark" of the Belgorod State Agrarian University. The experiment was carried out according to the methodology of FGBNU "VNIiTIP".

Results and conclusions. As a result of the conducted studies, it can be concluded that the introduction of modified succinic acid (Leoxum) at the age of 0-10 days – 1.25 mg of Leoxum per head per day and from 21 to 30 days – 2.5 mg of Leoxum per head per day contributes to: increase in live weight by 2.8%; decrease in conversion by 0.07 units; preservation of safety indicators. A more in - depth study of the effect of Leoxum on the body of broiler chickens and clarification of dosages is required.

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