Abstract
The effect of some feed additives on the digestive activity in broiler chicks was determined. Eightly-four day-old Hubbard broiler chicks were used. These chicks were randomly divided into twelve groups of 7 chicks each. Three such groups were randomly allotted to each ration i. e. A, B, C and D. The rations A, Band C had the addition of Erythro F-Z, Gallamycin and Furazole at the rate of 84, 25 and 80 g per 50 kg, respectively and the control ration D was without any feed additive. The result revealed that the feed additives significantly (P < 0.01) improved dry matter and protein digestibility, reduced intestinal thickness and decreased the flow rate of ingesta. Caecal Salmonella and E.coli load was also reduced by the feed additives.
