THE USE OF PROBIOTIC DRUGS AND FEED ADDITIVES IN MODERN POULTRY FARMING
The growing knowledge of the interaction of the organism of animals with the resident microflora (microbial biotopes) contributes to the creation and widespread introduction of biopharmaceuticals from living probiotics. The article gives an overview of modern literature on the use of probiotics in poultry farming. Promising directions of creation of probiotic preparations are shown. The use of probiotic preparations and fodder additives increases the productivity of poultry, improves the conservation and homogeneity of livestock and reduces feed conversion. All this contributes to the profitability of individual farms and the industry as a whole. Equally important is the reduction in the use of antibiotics and other chemotherapeutic drugs. This improves product quality and reduces the likelihood of antibiotic-resistant strains of micro-organisms. This is ultimately beneficial for the health of consumers.