0.05). The slaughter parameters and carcass characteristics were not affected by any treatments. The meat protein level of the 60% group has improved significantly (22.5 vs 19.8%) as has the fat level (12 vs 10.1%). As a result, the 60% group has reduced the total feed cost by 38% and has made an economy of 26.65 DZD for each kg of feed. In this way, the relative economic efficiency increases with the substitution rate of soy meal by detoxified kernel meal. The kernel meal by-product of industry processing of apricots has given satisfactory results in rabbit fattening and it would be more judicious to use higher incorporation rates to evaluate the optimal incorporation level." /> BYPRODUCTS IN RABBIT FOOD:\r\nCASE OF DETOXIFIED APRICOT KERNEL MEAL
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Ponte Academic Journal
Jun 2020, Volume 76, Issue 6

BYPRODUCTS IN RABBIT FOOD:\r\nCASE OF DETOXIFIED APRICOT KERNEL MEAL

Author(s): Lamya Ouzzir ,Fodil Arbouche, Arbouche Yasmine

J. Ponte - Jun 2020 - Volume 76 - Issue 6
doi: 10.21506/j.ponte.2020.6.8



Abstract:
The aim of this study was to determine the effects of including detoxified apricot kernel meal as a substitute for soybean meal on the fattening of local rabbits.One hundred and twenty (120) "white population" rabbits, weaned at 33 days, were randomly assigned to 4 groups of 30 animals. The rabbits in each group were identified and caged at 6 rabbits per cage, and fed at a substitution rate of 0; 30; 40 and 60% for soybean meal with apricot kernel meal. The weights at 77 days and the ADG 33-77 days are similar (p>0.05). The slaughter parameters and carcass characteristics were not affected by any treatments. The meat protein level of the 60% group has improved significantly (22.5 vs 19.8%) as has the fat level (12 vs 10.1%). As a result, the 60% group has reduced the total feed cost by 38% and has made an economy of 26.65 DZD for each kg of feed. In this way, the relative economic efficiency increases with the substitution rate of soy meal by detoxified kernel meal. The kernel meal by-product of industry processing of apricots has given satisfactory results in rabbit fattening and it would be more judicious to use higher incorporation rates to evaluate the optimal incorporation level.
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