Improving Growth and Carcass Production of Rabbit by Utilization of Curcuma xanthorrhiza Roxb on Ration

Abstract

The research aimed to study the improvement of growth and carcass production of rabbits through the use of temulawak (Curcuma xanthorrhiza Roxb) on ration.  The materials used were 25 heads of male rabbits of New Zealand White breed.  A Randomized Completely Block Design was used with five treatments, which were kinds of diet based on Curcuma xanthorrhiza Roxb levels.  Body weights were treated as blocks.  Variables measured consisted of dry matter consumption, growth (body weight gain) and carcass production (carcass weight).  Data was analysis using Multivariate Analysis.  Results revealed that the highest feed’s dry matter consumption was in C₃ (135.42 g/head/day), the lowest was in C₀ (93.23 g/head/day).   The C₃, C₂, and C₄ treatments were significantly difference (P<0.05) to C₀. The C₂, C₃ and C₁ were significantly difference (P<0.05) to C₀.  The highest body weight gain (18.85 g/head/day) was in C2, and the lowest were in C₀ (12.71 g/head/day), and the highest carcass weight (989 g) based on slaughter weight was in C3, and the lowest (711 g) was in C_0. (Animal Production 8(3): 190-195 (2006)

 

Key Words : Rabbit, growth, carcass weight, Curcuma xanthorrhiza Roxb