Efficiency of use of hepatoprotectors in growing young cattle

The article presents information on the study of the effectiveness of the use of hepatoprotectors in feeding livestock. In modern animal husbandry, the possibilities of increasing productivity are actively used, while the physiological needs of animals are not taken into account. This leads to metabolic reorientation and functional overloads, against the background of which liver functions and metabolism are disrupted, which endangers the health of the animal as a whole. Scientific and economic experience was carried out in the production conditions of a farm in the Orel region in accordance with generally accepted methods of zootechnical research. The introduction of the feed additive "Zigbir" increases the average daily gain and productivity of animals, improves liver function and promotes the formation of hepatocytes, especially during stress caused by various factors. According to the results of the study, it was found that the use of the vegetable feed additive "Zigbir" in the diet of calves contributes to the formation of hepatocytes during stress, normalization of functional liver condition, more intensive growth and reduction of feed costs per 1 kg of live weight gain. This feed additive affected a decrease in bilirubin (by 11.8%) and creatinine (by 11.6%). This, in turn, corresponds to the normalization of the functional state of the liver. Therefore, this feed additive can be recommended for use in the technology of growing young cattle.