TY  - JOUR
T1  - Growth Performance, Nutrient Utilization and Carcass Characteristics of Rabbits Fed Malted Sorghum Sprout (MSP) Based Diets
AU - , A.V. Jegede AU - , A.O. Fafiolu AU - , A.O. Oni AU - , O.J. Faleye AU - , O.O. Oduguwa 
JO  - Journal of Animal and Veterinary Advances
VL  - 5
IS  - 10
SP  - 852
EP  - 854
PY  - 2006
DA  - 2001/08/19
SN  - 1680-5593
DO  - javaa.2006.852.854
UR  - https://makhillpublications.co/view-article.php?doi=javaa.2006.852.854
KW  - Growth performance
KW  -nutrient carcass
KW  -malted sorghum spread
AB  - 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.
ER  -