THE EFFECT OF THE FEED ADDITIVE «BENTOBAK» ON THE GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT OF DUCKLINGS

Abstract

This article presents the results of studies on the effect of the Bentobak feed additive on the growth and development of ducks. The research was carried out in 2023 in Akmola region, Qaz Astana farm. The average live weight of ducklings at the beginning of the study was 61.22 g and 64,01 g, at the end of the study, the average live weight of ducks in the control group was 2.781 kg, while the average live weight of ducks in the experimental group with the addition of bentobak feed was 2.913 kg. The average daily gain during this period was 55.5 g in the control group and 58.5 g in the experimental group. Compared to ducks in the control group, the ducks in the experimental group showed a higher level of growth and development; the absolute increase was 5% higher, respectively. The use of the feed additive "Bentobak" made it possible to prevent gastrointestinal disorders in ducklings and increase safety by 2% in the experimental group.