A Study on Performance of New Zealand White and Gray Giant Broiler Rabbits

Authors

  • K. C. Dhara West Bengal University of Animal and Fishery Sciences Kolkata - 700037, India
  • N. Ray West Bengal University of Animal and Fishery Sciences Kolkata - 700037, India
  • G. Halder West Bengal University of Animal and Fishery Sciences Kolkata - 700037, India
  • A. K. Samanta West Bengal University of Animal and Fishery Sciences Kolkata - 700037, India

Keywords:

Broiler rabbit, mortality, daily weight gain. feed conversion ratio, weaning

Abstract

Present study is based on data collected from 247 kits consisting of 124 New Zealand White and 123 Gray Giant maintained in rabbit farm under Department of Animal Production and Management. Mortality of the broiler rabbit kits of both the breeds was more before weaning than after weaning and comparatively frequent in New Zealand White. Post weaning daily gains were significantly (p<0.01) higher than pre weaning daily gains in both the breeds. However, Gray Giant kits gained significantly more. Feed conversion ratio after weaning was significantly (p<0.01) lower than before weaning and was significantly (p<0.05) better for Gray Giant breed than New Zealand breed. 

Author Biographies

K. C. Dhara, West Bengal University of Animal and Fishery Sciences Kolkata - 700037, India

Assistant Director (Farms), Department of Animal Nutrition

N. Ray, West Bengal University of Animal and Fishery Sciences Kolkata - 700037, India

Research Scholar, Department of Pathology

G. Halder, West Bengal University of Animal and Fishery Sciences Kolkata - 700037, India

Research Scholar, Department of Animal Nutrition

A. K. Samanta, West Bengal University of Animal and Fishery Sciences Kolkata - 700037, India

Professor, Department of Animal Production Management

Pashmina goats grazing in ladakh

Published

2009-12-31

Issue

Vol. 4 No. 2

Section

Research Articles