FEEDING RESPONSE OF GROWER RABBITS ON SELECTED HYDROPONICALLY GROWN FODDERS

Authors

  • C. A. Adekanye Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile – Ife, 220005, Nigeria
  • J. A. Odedire Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile – Ife, 220005, Nigeria
  • T. F. Akinropo Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile – Ife, 220005, Nigeria
  • V. O. Babalola Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile – Ife, 220005, Nigeria

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.51791/njap.vi.8561

Keywords:

Cereals, Concentrate, Hydroponic fodders, Growth performance, Rabbits

Abstract

This study assessed the growth performance and nutrient utilization of grower rabbits fed selected tropical cereals grown in a locally adapted hydroponic chamber namely: maize (Zea mays), millet (Pennisetum glaucum), sorghum (Sorghum bicolor) and wheat (Triticum aestivum). A total of forty (40) grower rabbits employed for

this study, were randomly assigned to five dietary treatments (n = 8 rabbits per group), where Diet 1 is the control with conventional rabbit concentrate diet. The other four (4) treatments were fed hydroponically grown sorghum, maize, millet and wheat which serve as Diets 2, 3, 4 and 5 respectively. The experiment lasted for 8

weeks. Chemical composition of the treatment diets was carried out following standard laboratory procedures. Results indicated a reduction (P<0.05) in the dry matter and ether extract of the hydroponically grown fodders compared to the control diet while a significant (P< 0.05) increase was observed for crude fibre. The results also revealed that the average daily gain and feed efficiency of rabbits on Diets 2 and 3 were comparable (P > 0.05) to those on the control diet. What is your recommendation?

Author Biographies

C. A. Adekanye, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile – Ife, 220005, Nigeria

Department of Animal Sciences

J. A. Odedire, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile – Ife, 220005, Nigeria

Department of Animal Sciences

T. F. Akinropo, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile – Ife, 220005, Nigeria

Department of Animal Sciences

V. O. Babalola, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile – Ife, 220005, Nigeria

Department of Animal Sciences

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Published

2025-03-20

How to Cite

Adekanye, C. A. ., Odedire, J. A. ., Akinropo, T. F. ., & Babalola, V. O. . (2025). FEEDING RESPONSE OF GROWER RABBITS ON SELECTED HYDROPONICALLY GROWN FODDERS. Nigerian Journal of Animal Production, 1285–1288. https://doi.org/10.51791/njap.vi.8561

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2025: Proceedings 2025

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