Influence of the energy fodder additive "Zeolfat" on the growth and development of calves

The development of cheaper, environmentally friendly feed additives, including waste from the food industry, return products with expiring shelf life as energy sources for animals is an urgent and sought-after task. Use in calves rations from 2 to 4 months. The age of the Zeolfat energetic feed additive contributed to an increase in live weight and positively influenced the formation and development of physique. The best results were obtained in group II when feeding a feed additive in the amount of 300 g per head per day, in which the bony and knee indices indicate better development of muscle and bone tissue in calves. In order to increase the zootechnical efficiency of raising calves from 2 to 4 months of age, we recommend that the feed additive “Zeolphate in an amount of 10-15 %.