Effect of Different Processing Techniques of Kenaf Grain Meal in The Diets of Rabbits

Kenaf grain is rich in protein and energy but there need for further processing maximum utilization by livestock. Feed has been found to improve feed intake, weight gain nutrient digestibility. A total of forty-eight crosses Chinchilla white California weaned rabbits mixed sexes mean 543.45±3.6g were used the feeding trial that lasted 90 days. was processed three different methods before incorporation with other ingredients. Four diets formulated which kenaf not served as Control (P1), Diet 2 (P2), Roasting KG, 3 (P3), Soaking KG water 24 hours air-drying, 4 (P4), Cooking KGM 10 minutes air-drying. The contain 16% crude 2600kcal Metabolizable Energy/kg. Data collected on gain, conversion ratio digestibility among others. intake significantly higher P2, P3 P4 containing roasted soaked cooked meal compared diet unprocessed (P<0.05). improved when roasted, or incorporated ingredients efficiency relatively similar meal. fibre lowered at P1 raw (P>0.05). results carcass analysis showed dressed dressing percentage better KGM. It could be concluded roasting, soaking blanching nutrients digestibility, rabbits.