THE EFFECT OF MAGNESIUM SUPPLEMENTS ON ELECTROLYTE DISTRIBUTION AND PLASMA-LIPIDS OF BROILERS

Interactions between Mg uptake via drinking water and plasma lipids an d electrolyte status were studied in 23 Abre Acre broilers. Groups of 7 to 8 animals received standard food and drinking water containing 0, 16 and 32 mmol Mg/l (Mg-aspartate-HCl) during 3 weeks. Treatment was well tolerated. In the highest of Mg-group, there was a tendency towar ds improved food conversion rate (FCR) and beneficial effects of incre ased blood Mg levels on plasma lipids. From practical and theoretical points of view, it seems promising to continue these studies.