Comparative study on growth performance of broiler rabbits and biochemical parameters in New Zealand white rabbits

Abstract

Data studied on 99 bunnies belonging to New Zealand White (NZW), APAU Black (BL) and Flemish Giant (FG) were analyzed to assess the influence of genetic groups on pre weaning and post weaning body weights. The overall least-squares mean body weights at birth, 1, 2, 3 and 4 weeks of age were 46.38±1.085, 92.39±1.42, 172.8±3.46, 267.8±6.344 and 377.4±9.164 g respectively. The overall least-squares mean body weights at 6, 8, 10, 12 and 14 weeks of age were 565.1±13.27, 771.2±13.51, 996.2±18.5, 1255±20.19, 1504±21.38 g respectively. There was a significant effect of genetic groups on body weights at different pre weaning and post weaning ages in rabbits. Serum biochemical and mineral assay was analyzed. Significant weekly fluctuation was observed as the age increased in serum biochemical components including alanine aminotransferase (ALT), lactic dehydrogenase (LDH), creatine phosphokinase (CPK), creatinine (CR), uric acid (UA), amylase, total protein (TP) and minerals including Ca, P, Mg, Fe, Na, and Cl (p<0.05).