The effect of feed mixture on performance, nutrient digestibility and meat quality in New Zealand White x Californian rabbits
1997
Skrivanova, V. | Lastovkova, J. (Vyzkumny Ustav Zivocisne Vyroby, Prague-Uhrineves (Czech Republic)) | Marounek, M. | Skrivan, M. | Tumova, E.
Performance, nutrient digestibility and meat quality were compared in broiler rabbits receiving four different feed mixtures. The significantly highest live weight gain in the first stage of feeding (39th-64th day of age) was observed in the group receiving a feed with the higher fat content (by 3.4%). Infant rabbits of this group had the significantly lowest feed consumption in this stage. The best results in the second stage of feeding (from the 87th day of age) were recorded in feed mixture with the higher content of fiber (18.5%). This mixture contained 15% of sugar beet pulp and the utilization of its fiber was best. No significant differences in carcass characteristics and meat quality were determined except fat content and energy value of thigh muscles. Fat and energy contents were highest in rabbits receiving feed mixtures with the higher fat content.
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