A pilot study on the effect of a novel feed additive containing exogenous enzymes, acidifiers, sodium butyrate and silicon dioxide nanoparticles on selected cellular immune indices and body weight gains of calves

The rearing of calves is a difficult period for farmers due to health problems to which the animals are prone this time. Since the use of antibiotics as growth promoters has been forbidden, various innovative feed additives have been tested in many countries around the world.

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Szacawa Ewelina, Dudek Katarzyna, Bednarek Dariusz, Pieszka Marek, Bederska-Łojewska Dorota
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Sciendo 2021-12-01
Series:Journal of Veterinary Research
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.2478/jvetres-2021-000068