These elements provides rapid relief from congestion and pain. Its widespread use rests on its safe
and reliable action as an antiseptic, antiphlogistic and carminative. Antioxidant are regularly included
in poultry feed as protection from deterioration during storage. Recently the interest for the use of natural phytochemicals in animal diets has been increased. Thymol (THY) has been proven to be an effective
antioxidant for extending broiler meat quality during storage. This study evaluates whether THY can also
have a protective effect on the feed by assessing its antioxidant potential and related changes in fatty acid
(FA) balance.