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Growth Performance of Rabbit Fed with Salvinia

(Salvinia molesta) and Gotu Kola (Centella asiatica)
as Feed Supplement in the Diet
Jamaica Altiz, Marc Sylvester P. Garcia and Eleonor Reiza M. Garcia
Laguna State Polytechnic University,College of Agriculture

Abstract:- This study was conducted at Brgy. Palasan, I. INTRODUCTION

Sta Cruz, Laguna on November 16, to February 23, 2022
to determine the performance of rabbit using different Rabbits are practically used as a source of meat for
treatment in the ration. Specifically, it aimed determined some countries as it is one of the healthiest meat compared
the significant effect of different ration salvinia and gotu to pork and poultry meat. It is also rich in proteins and has a
kola in the growth performance of rabbit in terms of source of vitamins and minerals, a low percentage of fat,
average daily gain, weekly gain, and body weight. Feed and a few calories, making it a good source of meat.
conversion ratio and production income of rabbit Although rabbit meat is edible, some people don't feel good
production. to eat rabbit probably because they considered it as a pet for
them and also they look adorable and very pleasing to look
An experimental research in completely at.
randomized design (CRD) was used in this study. Four
treatments were used: Treatment 1 control, Treatment 2 Rabbits are among the most cost-effective and
fed with 60g salvinia, Treatment 3 fed with 60g gotu kola profitable livestock. They can survive on low-quality feed
and Treatment 4 combination of 30g fed salvinia and 30g while still producing high-quality meat and fur. The fast-
fed gotu kola. Each treatment replicates four times. breeding characteristic of the female rabbit, low-capital
feeding requirements, and strong demand for rabbit meat are
Data on feed conversion, body weight, average daily the key commercial aspects of rabbit farming. Rabbit meat
gain and weekly gain weight was analyzed with Analysis has a high protein level and is low in fat. Feeding rabbits
of Variance test at Statistical Tool for Agricultural does not require special fodder because they may be fed
Research (STAR) application. directly from the greenery in your surroundings.

Based on the result, the study showed that week 6 According to Hernandez P. (2018), Meat quality has
has significant effect while week 7 shows that there been generally dictated by tangible perspectives, as their
highly significant result on body weight, There was appearance, surface, just as its fragrance and flavor.
significant effect of treatment on the average daily gain Notwithstanding, at present the healthy benefit and security
on rabbit observed from week 6 and based on the data have acquired extraordinary significance among the
collected, there was significant effect on rabbit weight elements that decide meat quality. The wholesome job of
gain from week 6 and based on the data gathered there meat is disputable in light of the fact that shoppers by and
was highly significant effect on the feed conversion ratio large consider that high ingestion of meat adds to
of rabbits from week 6. overabundance fat, cholesterol and soaked unsaturated fats,
which are unequivocally connected to corpulence and
In production income must be high at Treatment 2 cardiovascular issues.
fed with (Salvinia) than Treatment 1 (Control) fed with
rabbit commercial feed only. Therefore, salvinia and Giant Salvinia (Salvinia molesta) has small flat leaves.
gotu kola could be utilized for rabbit as good source of It is considered an aquatic weed because it covers slow-
fiber, reduced the feeding cost decrease in the flowing water systems and can cause a clog to waterways. It
concentrated portion of the diets, which is the most spreads and grows very rapidly on the water surface. It
expensive for rabbit production. requires a lot of space and sunlight to reproduce more. Some
farmers used it as compost and mulch when they collect
Sensory analysis result show that the most accepted Salvinia.
meat in terms or general acceptability same result, and
all treatment show the least acceptable in appearance, Centella asiatica also known as Gotu kola or Indian
taste, juiciness, texture, aroma and tenderness. pennywort has a stalk attached to its leaf. The leaves have a
shape of a flat disc with small hairs below and a smooth
Keywords:- Gotu kola, Rabbit, Salvinia, Sensory Analysis. upper surface. It grows in a swampy area in many regions,
Centella asiatica is also recommended to treat several skin
conditions. This plant was also used for skin treatment as it

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contains active compounds that serve as an antioxidant. drinker. Digital weighing scale was used in the study to
measure the initial and weekly body weight.
The study aims to determine the Growth Performance
of Rabbit fed with Salvinia (Salvinia molesta) and Gotu kola Based on the results, the study showed that week 6 had
(Centella asiatica) as a feed supplement in the diet on a significant effect, while week 7 showed a highly
November to February 2022. The Experimental area was significant result on body weight. From the 6 week, based
Block 8 Lot 9 Linggapville Subdivision Brgy. Palasan, Sta. on the collected data, a significant effect of the treatment on
Cruz, Laguna. the average daily weight gain of the rabbit was observed,
and from the 6 week, there was a significant effect on the
II. MATERIALS AND METHOD weight gain of the rabbit, and it was collected. Based on the
data gathered there was highly significant effect from the 6
The Upgraded New Zealand rabbit was used as week on the feed conversion ratio of rabbits. Findings of
experimental animal, approximate7-8 weeks. Study was data contradict the study of Sunarno et al. 2019. Stated that
conducted in Block 8 Lot 9 Linggapville Subdivision Brgy. can increased protein availability effect the metabolic
Palasan, Sta. Cruz, Laguna. All animals were randomly process more efficiently so that it can increase the growth
placed and kept in Welded wire mesh used to build cages and productivity of animal.
(24x24x18) with clay pot for feeds and automatic nipple

Table 1. Summary Results of Performance of Rabbit

Performance Treatment1 Treatment 2 Treatment 3 Treatment 4 F P

Indicator
(week 1-13)

Body weight
Week 6 1074.00 1015.00 1150.62 1046.12 8.49 0.0027**
Week 7 1250.12 1165.00 1252.25 1195.12 3.49 0.0499*
Daily weight gain
Week 6 7.59 4.16 11.93 6.54 6.54 0.0388*
Gain weight
Week 6 53.12 29.12 83.50 45.75 3.84 0.0388*
Feed conversion ratio
Week 6 0.6330 0.6906 0.6070 0.6688 7.17 0.0051**

ns not significant
*significant at p  0.05
**highly significant at p  0.01

Data show that the highest total sale was observed different treatment. In production income T1 Treatment lead
from Treatment 2 with median of 620.18 and treatment 1 got as the highest income with median of 585.48 and treatment
the lowest median with 579.53 results. The analysis of 2 got the lowest median with 467.32 results.
variance shows that there was not significant among

Table 2. Cumulative mean of Total sale and Production income of Rabbit (Php.)

Item Treatment Treatment 2 Treatment 3 Treatment P

1 4 Value

Total Sale 579.53 620.18 598.84 593.36 0.3675ns

Production Income 585.48 467.32 488.66 494.14 0.0005**

ns not significant
*significant at p  0.05
**highly significant at p  0.01

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Based on the results as evaluated by the respondents, Finding agreed to the study of Tariq et.al (2016)
the meat sensory analysis for Appearance, Taste, Juiciness quality depends on quantity, nutritional value, other hidden
and General acceptability got the same median results of attributes, and sensory quality. The results of the sensory
7.000. The highest median which is 8.000 was obtained evaluation are presented using data that have shown very
from Aroma in treatments 2 and 3, as well as Tenderness in significant effects across all treatments in terms of color,
treatments 1 and 4. Generally speaking, meat sensory appearance, taste, texture, and general acceptability. Muscle
analysis for verbal interpretation is like moderately. fiber properties affect appearance quality characteristics
such as meat color, juiciness, and marbling of meat.

Table 3. Summary of Sensory Analysis

Sensory Treatment Treatment 2 Treatment 3 Treatment 4 Verbal

Analysis 1 Interpretation

Appearance 7.000 7.000 7.000 7.000 Like Moderately

Taste 7.000 7.000 7.000 7.000 Like Moderately
Aroma 7.000b 8.000a 8.000a 7.000b Like Moderately
Texture 6.000b 7.000a 7.000a 7.000a Like Slightly
Juiciness 7.000 7000 7.000 7.000 Like Moderately
Tenderness 8.000a 7.000b 7.000b 8.000a Like Moderately
General Acceptability 7.000 7.000 7.000 7.000 Like Moderately

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