UTILIZATION OF FIG (Ficus thonningii) AND MANGO(Mangifera indica) LEAVES BY WEANER RABBITS

Authors

  • I. Ajiji Plateau State College of Agriculture, Garkawa, Mikang, Nigeria
  • S. D. Sudik Federal University Gashua, Nigeria
  • S. A. Ashom Plateau State College of Agriculture, Garkawa, Mikang, Nigeria
  • H. Machido Plateau State College of Agriculture, Garkawa, Mikang, Nigeria

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.51791/njap.vi.4655

Keywords:

Rabbits, Ficus thonningii, Mangifera indica, leaves, utilization, Weaner

Abstract

A study lasting 42 days was carried out to determine the intake and utilization of Fig (Ficus thonningii) and Mango (Mangifera indica) leaves by rabbits. Ten weaner rabbits of average weight 700g were randomly assigned to two treatment groups in a completely randomized design. The results of the study showed that the intake of Ficus thonningii leaves was significantly (P>0.01) higher than that of Mangifera indica leaves. Both treatments however, showed consistent increase in dry matter intake throughout the experimental period. Rabbit fed Ficus thonningii leaves had significantly (P>0.01) higher average daily weight gain and feed efficiency. Based on the result of this study, it is concluded that Ficus thonningii and Mangifera indica leaves have feeding value as fodder for rabbits. These plants can be used as standing feed reserve for rabbits during critical periods of feed scarcity especially the dry season.

Author Biographies

I. Ajiji, Plateau State College of Agriculture, Garkawa, Mikang, Nigeria

Department of Animal Production Technology

S. D. Sudik, Federal University Gashua, Nigeria

Department of Animal Science

S. A. Ashom, Plateau State College of Agriculture, Garkawa, Mikang, Nigeria

Department of Animal Production Technology

H. Machido, Plateau State College of Agriculture, Garkawa, Mikang, Nigeria

Department of Animal Production Technology

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Published

2024-07-08

How to Cite

Ajiji, I., Sudik, S. D., Ashom, S. A., & Machido, H. (2024). UTILIZATION OF FIG (Ficus thonningii) AND MANGO(Mangifera indica) LEAVES BY WEANER RABBITS. Nigerian Journal of Animal Production, 340–344. https://doi.org/10.51791/njap.vi.4655

Issue

2021: NSAP 2021 Proceedings

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