TY  - JOUR
T1  - Performance and Hematological Parameters of Rabbits Fed Graded  Levels of Sorrel Seed (Hibiscus Sabdariffa) Meal as a Replacement for Grountnut-Cake
AU - , M.B. Aruna AU - , C.E. Isidahormen AU - , Y.A. Gigiri AU - , A. Olawole 
JO  - Research Journal of Animal Sciences
VL  - 1
IS  - 3
SP  - 111
EP  - 113
PY  - 2007
DA  - 2001/08/19
SN  - 1993-5269
DO  - rjnasci.2007.111.113
UR  - https://makhillpublications.co/view-article.php?doi=rjnasci.2007.111.113
KW  - Rabbits
KW  -sorrel seed
KW  -replacement
KW  -groundnut cake
KW  -MCHC
KW  -RBC
AB  - A feeding trial was conducted with 16, 5-6 weeks old (Dutch and New Zealand white) rabbits to evaluate their response when fed graded levels of Sorrel Seed Meal (SSM). The rabbits were randomly assigned to four dietary treatments namely T<SUB>1</SUB> (0% ssm, control), T<SUB>2</SUB> (5% ssm), T<SUB>3</SUB> (10% ssm) and T<SUB>4</SUB> (15% ssm). Feed and water were provided ad libitum throughout the experimental period of nine weeks. The parameters measured were feed intake, body weight gain and Feed Conversion Ratio (FCR) and hematological parameters. No significant (p> 0.05) differences were observed among the different treatments with respect to feed intake, body weight gain and feed conversion ratio. Similarly, no statistical (p>0.05) differences was also observed for treatment effects on Packed Cell Volume (PCV), Hemoglobin concentration (Hb), Red Blood Cell (RBC) counts, White Blood Cell (WBC) counts, Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin (MCH), Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin Concentration (MCHC) and no deaths were recorded. It was therefore,  concluded that, up to 15% of Sorrel seed meal could be included in the diets of growing rabbits without adverse effects on their performance, hematological parameters and health
ER  -