Performance and Haematological Profiles of Crossbred Male Rabbits Fed Yam and Cassava by Products in the Humid Tropics
Journal Title: Journal of Experimental Agriculture International - Year 2015, Vol 8, Issue 2
Abstract
This study was conducted to evaluate growth rate and haematological profiles of crossbred weaner males rabbits fed cassava and yam peels meal diets. Thirty-six crossbred weaner male rabbits aged 5-6 weeks were randomly allocated to 4 dietary treatments. Each treatment having 3 replicates with 3 rabbits per replicate in a completely randomized design. Diet 1 was composed by 37% of maize (control group), diet 2-37% of yam peel, diet 3-37% cassava peel and diet 4-37% yam-cassava peel mix. The experiment lasted for 12 weeks. Results obtained revealed that rabbits that received diets 2 performed better (P<0.05) than those that were fed diets 1, 3 and 4 in terms of daily weight gain. Haematological parameters assessed indicated no treatment effect (P>0.05) among the groups. It is concluded that yam peel, cassava peel, and yam – cassava peel mix could successfully replace maize in rabbits diets.
Authors and Affiliations
Joseph S. Ekpo, Nseabasi N. Etim, Glory D. Eyo, Edem E. A. Offiong, Metiabasi D. Udo
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