Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: The biological activity of an arginine-containing iodine compound was studied. It was determined that, in the experimental groups of broilers, blood morphological parameters (hemoglobin, erythrocytes, leukocytes) were higher compared to the control group yet remained within normal ranges. In the second experimental group, the elevated hemoglobin and erythrocyte values suggest enhanced oxygen transport in the body, supporting a more intensive metabolism and accelerating the broilers’ growth rate. Although still within normal limits, the increased leukocyte count indicates an activated immune response, while normal ESR values confirm the absence of pronounced inflammatory processes. Most of the blood biochemical parameters (AST, ALT, total protein, and globulin) also remain within normal limits, reflecting a stable health status. Overall, these findings do not indicate any serious pathological processes and are consistent with the broilers’ normal physiological condition and metabolic status.According to the analysis of dry matter components in experimental groups (including protein and fat concentration) and moisture content in the meat samples of the experimental groups, supplementation of broiler feed with an arginine-containing iodine compound reduced the meat’s moisture content while increasing the dry matter concentration compared to the control group.
Institution: Agricultural University of Georgia
Language: English
Subfield: Animal Science and Zoology
Domain: Life Sciences
SDG: Zero hunger
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W4409652978