Impact of Four Fiber Sources and the Strategy of Feeding on the Nutritional Quality of Rabbit Meat (<i>Oryctogalagus cuniculis</i>)

This study was conducted to valorize four sources of fiber (Gliricidia sepium, Leucaena leucocephala, Moringa oleifera and palm nut fibers) in animal production. The experiments were carried out on 128 rabbits divided into 4 batches 32 animals, reared for 8 weeks under the same conditions. Each batch subdivided two subgroups, one fed with a complete diet (a containing served all day) other separated from source (served at 9 a.m. supplemented p.m.). Eight (8) experimental rations were, respectively, tested subgroups: feed Gliricidia sepium (CFG); (SFG); leucocephala (CFL); (SFL); (CFM); (SFM); (CFF); (SFF). In each subgroup, slaughtered 15 age total rabbits. Physico-chemical parameters evaluated meat. Data analyzed using SAS 2013 software. Fiber content similar (p > 0.05) feeds. Fat high G. leaves or continuously increased fat meat contrast sequential feeding. Meat quality also better when used evening.