Growth and carcass characteristics of weaner rabbits fed moringa (moringa oleifera) leaf meal.
Table Of Contents
Chapter ONE
INTRODUCTION
- 1.1Introduction
- 1.2Background of Study
- 1.3Problem Statement
- 1.4Objective of Study
- 1.5Limitation of Study
- 1.6Scope of Study
- 1.7Significance of Study
- 1.8Structure of the Research
- 1.9Definition of Terms
Chapter TWO
LITERATURE REVIEW
- 2.1Overview of Rabbit Nutrition
- 2.2Weaning Practices in Rabbit Production
- 2.3Nutritional Value of Moringa Leaf Meal
- 2.4Feeding Behavior of Weaner Rabbits
- 2.5Growth Performance of Weaner Rabbits
- 2.6Carcass Characteristics in Rabbit Production
- 2.7Benefits of Using Moringa Leaf Meal
- 2.8Challenges of Feeding Moringa Leaf Meal to Rabbits
- 2.9Comparative Studies on Alternative Rabbit Feeds
- 2.10Global Trends in Rabbit Nutrition Research
Chapter THREE
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
- 3.1Research Design
- 3.2Sampling Techniques
- 3.3Data Collection Methods
- 3.4Experimental Setup
- 3.5Statistical Analysis Techniques
- 3.6Ethical Considerations
- 3.7Research Limitations
- 3.8Data Validation Methods
Chapter FOUR
DATA PRESENTATION AND ANALYSIS
- 4.1Growth Performance Results
- 4.2Carcass Characteristics Findings
- 4.3Feed Conversion Ratios
- 4.4Nutrient Utilization Efficiency
- 4.5Health Parameters of Rabbits
- 4.6Economic Analysis of Moringa Leaf Meal
- 4.7Comparison with Control Diets
- 4.8Discussion on Feasibility and Sustainability
Chapter FIVE
SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
- 5.1Summary of Findings
- 5.2Conclusions
- 5.3Recommendations for Future Research
- 5.4Practical Implications
- 5.5Contribution to Rabbit Nutrition Science
Project Abstract
<p> Twenty four (24) cross bred rabbits of both sexes, made up of twelve (12) males and twelve (12) females were used for the experiment to investigate, the growth and carcass characteristics of weaner rabbits fed four(4) dietary levels of Moringa oleifera leaf, meal (MOLM). Treatments 1, 2, 3, and 4 received 0, 10, 20, and 30% MOLM, respectively. Results obtained showed that rabbits on T3 diet achieved the highest weight gain (1600.00 ±56.27g) while T2, T4 and T1 recorded weight gains of (1583.33 ± 0.14g, 1441.67 ± 47.29g and 1366.67 ± 77.10g), respectively. Rabbits on T3 diets also recorded a higher daily weight gain (9.54 ± 0.70g) than those on T2, T4 and T1 (9.03 ± 0.39g, 7.54 ± 0.89g and 6.65 ± 0.85g), respectively. There was also significant difference (P< 0.05) on the feed cost per kg gain (N) as Treatment 3 feeds was cheaper (N77.08), than T4, T2 and T1 whose feed costs were N85.57, N85.66 and N132.85, respectively. Feed intake, feed conversion ratio, and feed cost per kg pfeed (N) had no significant difference (P > 0.05) across the treatments. Results of carcass evaluation showed a significant difference (P < 0.05) on the; thoraxic width, lion weight, liver weight, lungs weight and spleen weight. However, there was no significant difference (P > 0.05) on the other parameters such as, liver weight, dressed weight, carcass length, head weight, fore limb weight, hind limb weight, heart weight and kidney weight, as was observed from the study. Evaluation of hematological characteristics of rabbits fed MOLM showed no significant difference (P>0.05) in packed cell volume (PCV) haemoglobin (HB g/d), red blood cell count (RBC) and white blood cell count (WBC). This investigation therefore suggests that, rabbits tolerate Moringa oliefera leaf meal (MOLM) up to 20% level, for optimal performance. Higher levels of incorporation resulted in decreased performance and should be discouraged. <br></p>Project Overview
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