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Multicomponent Holocene Mineral Compound Given in Feed does not Influence Quality of Chicken Meat

Hologenic alluvial micromineral compound (MHM) was added to the feed of broiler chickens. The given levels were 0.0%, 0.5%, 1.0%, 1.5% and 2.0% respectively. During the whole fattening period the MHM was added to starter and finishers mashes one and two, with and without anticoccidial drugs. The given Multicomponent Holocene Mineral Compound regardless the level did not cause any harmful effect and none of chickens died. Broilers were weighted at the end of the trial lasting 42 days showing slight differences in final weight but difference was not statistically significant. After sacrificing of chicks, meat samples were taken and examined (M. pectoralis superficialis and M. fibularis longus). Muscle properties were evaluated by measuring physico-chemical characteristics (moisture, protein and fat content, pH value), shear strength, color (L*a*b*), water holding capacity and oxidation of fat (TBARS test). At the same time the muscle properties among groups of chicks did not differ significantly, showing no undesirable effects on chickens growth or quality of meat.

alluvial micromineral compound; chicken meat quality

Sažetak rada objavljen je u Knjizi sazetaka sa skupa ; Michel Duclos, Yves Nys, (ur.) ; 2010.g. ; str. 605-605.