INFLUENCE OF THYME (THYMUS VULGARIS L.) SUPPLEMENTATION IN FEED ON FATTENING RABBIT'S PERFORMANCE

Autor: Todorova, Mariya, Ignatova, Maya, Velikov, Krasimir
Přispěvatelé: Faculty of Veterinary Medicine
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2023
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DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.7705302
Popis: The aim of this experiment was to investigate the effect of thyme leaves powder inclusion in rabbit’s diets on growth performance. 30 rabbits from New Zeeland breed, on 55 days of age (±2) were randomly allocated to three experimental groups for 47 days (until reach 2100g of body weight). The experimental design consisted of three dietary treatments: 1) control group received standard compound feed - unsupplemented; 2) the first experimental group (M3) received diet supplemented with 3% thyme leaves powder; 3) the second experimental group (M5) received diet supplemented with 5% thyme leaves powder instead of alfalfa hay. Individual rabbits’ body weights were recorded weekly. Feed intake and feed conversion rate were determined weekly per group. Carcass characteristics were determinate at the end of the trail. The results of this study have shown that thyme inclusion at level up to 3 or 5% did not adversely affect rabbit’s performance.
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