Vitamin c is of natural origin in the diet of broiler chickens

During this scientific and economic experiment the effect of biologically active additive (BAA) "NUTRILAITE Vitamin C plus" on the growth and development of cross "Ross-308" broiler chickens was studied. The composition of BAA includes Vitamin C of natural origin, which is the most effectively absorbed by the body. During the experiment 9 groups of broiler chickens for 50 heads in each were formed. Housing and feeding conditions were the same for all the broiler stock and compatible with the requirements of All-Russian Poultry Research and Technology Institute. Poultry of control group received the basic diet (BD). Poultry of the second experimental group received BD and additionally Vitamin C of synthetic origin during the antibiotics feeding. In other experimental groups the poultry received BAA "NUTRILAITE Vitamin C plus" with drinking water in different dosages and feeding regimes. It was discovered that the addition of natural Vitamin C in the diet provided a high poultry safety index - 4% higher, compared with the control group. The average live weight of poultry in the experimental groups at the end of broiler growing was 2.80% higher in comparison with the control group index, while 2.96% increase of the average daily biomass buildup was also noted. The 3.61% decrease of feed conversion among broiler chickens of experimental groups in comparison with the control ones was indicated as well. Therefore, the inclusion of Vitamin C of natural origin in the diet of broiler chickens has positive effect on the main zootechnic indicators of poultry during the growth. The optimal established feeding regime and dosage based on this study is 25% of Vitamin C daily nutrition requirement up to 14 days.