Effect of Combination of Leafy Vegetabales on Growth Performances of Rabbit oryctolagus cuniculus
Journal Title: Journal of Animal Science Advances - Year 2015, Vol 5, Issue 12
Abstract
Effect of combination of leafy vegetables (Vigna unguiculata, Abelmoschus esculentus, Ipomoea batatas, Solanum melongena, Corchorus olitorius) on growth performances of rabbit weaned to 35 days were evaluated. The live weight evolution of rabbits fed with different treatments was gradual and significantly similar (P>0.05). The final weight (1962.77-2055.65 g), weight gain (23.75-26.98 g/day) didn’t differ between treatments (P>0.05). Daily feed intake (87.89 g/day) and feed conversion ratio (3.28) of rabbit fed with pelleted diet without leafy vegetables differed (P< 0.05) those obtained with the others diets. However, the feed intake (172.95-201.47 g/day) and the feed conversion ratio (6.97-7.72) of rabbit fed with leafy vegetables were similar. Apparent coefficient of dry matter digestibility (66.33-84.43%) and of protein digestibility (85.48-93.50%) were different between treatments (P< 0.05). The mortality was ranged from 1 to 2 rabbits. The blood parameters didn’t differ between treatments (P>0.05). However, total cholesterol recorded in rabbit fed with control diet (100 % pelleted diet) was the highest (P< 0.05).
Authors and Affiliations
K. F. Yao , K. A. Otchoumou , L. R. Wognin , L. S. Niamké
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