@article{MAKHILLJAVA20065101365,
    title = {Growth Performance, Nutrient Utilization and Carcass Characteristics of Rabbits Fed Malted Sorghum Sprout (MSP) Based Diets},
    journal = {Journal of Animal and Veterinary Advances},
    volume = {5},
    number = {10},
    pages = {852-854},
    year = {2006},
    issn = {1680-5593},
    doi = {javaa.2006.852.854},
    url = {https://makhillpublications.co/view-article.php?issn=1680-5593&doi=javaa.2006.852.854},
    author = {A.V. Jegede,A.O. Fafiolu,A.O. Oni,O.J. Faleye and},
    keywords = {Growth performance,nutrient carcass,malted sorghum spread},
    abstract = {Twenty four hybrid weaner rabbits of both sexes were used to evaluate the usefulness of malted sorghum sprout. The rabbits were randomly allotted to four dietary groups of 6 rabbits and three replicates of 2 rabbits each. The MSP was incorporated into the diet at 0, 10, 20 and 30% levels. The experiment lasted for 56 days. Feed and water were supplied <I>ad libitum</I>. The performance characteristics, nutrient utilization, carcass characteristics and economics of production were measures of response. The result showed that, the final live weight and daily weight gain of rabbits on 0 and 20% MSP diets were highest (p&lt;0.05). The daily feed intake of rabbits on MSP diets were significantly (p&lt;0.05) lower than those on 0% MSP. The dry matter, crude protein and crude fibre digestibility significantly declined (p&lt;0.05) as the level of MSP inclusion increases. Energy intake and energy retained followed a similar trend. Carcass weight, liver, kidney and heart weights were significantly (p&lt;0.05) influenced by the dietary treatment. Less cost was incurred in producing a kilogram of rabbit when fed 20 and 30% MSP levels. 20% level of inclusion in rabbit diet could be of benefit in terms cost reduction and better growth.}
    }