The objective of the current experiment was to evaluate
the effect of different Mg sources on digesta moisture
levels in different segments of the gastrointestinal
tract (GIT), excreta moisture content, and production
performance of broiler chickens. Furthermore, each
Mg source was included at different levels to assess if
digesta and excreta moisture are affected in a doserelated
manner. Finally, the possibilities to use dietary
Mg addition as a practical model to induce increasedexcreta moisture by reduced water reabsorption in the
GIT were evaluated.