Vol. 10, Special Issue 12 (2021)

Author(s):
Sravanthi A, Sai Navya V and Thangamani A

Abstract:
The present study was carried out to find the weekly weight gain in New Zealand white rabbits reared under organized farm, Medikonduru, Andhra Pradesh, it revealed that overall body weight gain (gm) from 2^nd weeks to 16 weeks of age in rabbit attained maximum of 1068.60±132.08 gm. Further, the average weekly body gain (gm) between weeks from 2^nd weeks to 16 weeks of age in rabbit attained maximum of 114.78±12.94 gm. The maximum body weight gain was recorded at 16^th weeks with step increase from weaning (at 2^nd week). Moreover, overall body weight gain between weeks was higher in between week 3 to week 4. In conclusion, regular rational diets were improve the bodyweight gain caged rabbits under traditional system.