Blood profiles of weaner rabbits fed diets containing graded levels of sunflower seed (Helianthus annus l.) cake

  • Aliyu, A. M.
  • Bawa, G. S.
  • Abdu, S. B.
  • Afolayan, M.
  • Abubakar, M.
  • Uzegbu, H.O.
  • Bishir, B.B.
Keywords: Rabbits, Sunflower seed cake, Haematology, Serum biochemical indices

Abstract

This research was conducted to evaluate the dietary inclusion levels of sunflower seed cake (SFSC) on the blood profile of weaner rabbits. Forty-five (45) weaner rabbits of mixed breeds and sexes weighing 867-870 g were used and randomly allotted into five (5) dietary treatment groups with 9 rabbits per treatment and 3 per replicate in a completely randomized design (CRD). Five diets were formulated containing SFSC at 0, 10, 20, 30 and 40% as dietary inclusion levels. Feed and clean water were offered ad libitum and all other management practices were strictly observed throughout the experimental period. Three rabbits from each treatment were randomly selected, 2ml blood samples were collected in EDTA bottles for haematological analysis. Data generated were subjected to analysis of variance (ANOVA) and means were separated using Dunnett’s Test. Results of the haematological parameters showed significant P<0.05) effect in PCV, HB, RBC, WBC, eosinophil, lymphocyte, MCH and MCH. The serum biochemical indices results showed significant (P<0.05) effect on total protein, albumin and globulin. However, the values obtained were within the normal range values reported for healthy rabbits. The values obtained for all parameters measured in this study indicated that the up to 40% SFSC in the diets of rabbits did not have any deleterious effects and the process of blood formation was not interfered with, in the animal during the experimental period.

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Published
2024-05-21
How to Cite
Aliyu, A. M., Bawa, G. S., Abdu, S. B., Afolayan, M., Abubakar, M., Uzegbu, H.O., & Bishir, B.B. (2024). Blood profiles of weaner rabbits fed diets containing graded levels of sunflower seed (Helianthus annus l.) cake. Nigerian Journal of Animal Science and Technology (NJAST), 7(1), 105 - 112. Retrieved from http://njast.com.ng/index.php/home/article/view/318

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