Effect of thymol and Enterocin M administration on biochemical, antioxidant and immunological parameters, small intestinal morphology and microbiota in rabbits.

Abstract

To find natural feed additives with a beneficial effect on rabbit health, thymol alone and in combination with Enterocin M were administered in drinking water for 42 days (35 -77 days of age). A total of 48 rabbits based on their weight were randomly divided into four experimental groups: C–control (basal diet), T–thymol (250 mg/L), E–Enterocin M (Ent M) (50 μL/animal/day), T + E (thymol with Ent M). Ent M (p