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Evaluation of the effect of Carica papaya seed on the growth performance of fattening rabbits

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Successful breeding depends on feeding. The present study aims to evaluate the Carica papaya seed effect on the growth performance of rabbits. The zootechnical parameters studied are weight growth, average daily gain, Feed Conversion Ratio, and carcass characteristics of kits. The experiment was conducted on 48 rabbits, divided into 4 groups, for 6 weeks. Forty-eight rabbits were divided into four (04) groups of 3 repetitions of 4 rabbits. The animals were fed diets containing various levels of papaya seed powder at variable contents: 0% (group T0), 4% (group T1), 6% (group T2), and 8% (group T3). At the end of the experiment, three animals were slaughtered in each animal group to assess the quality of the carcasses and organs. 6% of the seeds of Carica papaya significantly improved (p < 0.05) the average daily gain of the kits: T2 (22.40 g / d) compared to the T0 group (11.32 g / d), T1 (12.20 g / d) and T3 (17.53 g / d). The best Feed Conversion Ratio (0.80) was recorded in the animals of group T2. In contrast, the highest carcass yield was recorded in the rabbits of group T3 (62.70%). In conclusion, 6% was optimal in the feed rations of fattened rabbits to improve production performance. Breeders can consider the benefits of introducing Carica papaya seeds into the rabbits’ diet.

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We would like to thank the Bethel Motel farm of Glazoué, Benin, who participated in this study.

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  1. Zootechnical Research and Livestock System Unit, Laboratory of Animal and Fisheries Science (LaSAH), National University of Agriculture, 01 BP: 55, Porto-Novo, Benin

    Basile Konmy, Mariano G. Bossikponsi, Christian C. Dansou, Kisito B. Arigbo, Geraldo T. Houmenou, Carine A. Adoho, Sanni-yo Doko Allou & Pascal A. Olounladé

  2. Laboratory of Ecology, Health, and Animal Production, Department of Animal and Fisheries Production Sciences and Techniques, Faculty of Agronomy, University of Parakou, Parakou, Benin

    Geraldo T. Houmenou & Erick V. B. Azando

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Conceptualization and methodology BK., MGB., ABK., and PAO, Formal analysis, software, data curation, data processing, BK., MGB., CCD., ABK., GTH., and CAA., Statistical analysis, BK. Validation and investigation, BK. MGB and PAO. Supervision, project administration, PAO., EVBA., and S.-y.D.A., involved in developing, writing, commenting BK., CCD., and CAA., editing and reviewing the manuscript BK., GTH., and PAO. All authors have read and agreed to the published version of the manuscript.

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Konmy, B., Bossikponsi, M.G., Dansou, C.C. et al. Evaluation of the effect of Carica papaya seed on the growth performance of fattening rabbits. Trop Anim Health Prod 56, 134 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11250-024-03969-1

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