Table 3.
The rabbit’s growth performance and the mortality rates
| Measurement | Control | Fasted (starvation) | Probiotics | Fasted + probiotics |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial BW (gm) | 904.40 ± 102.01 | 883.60 ± 65.107 | 891.20 ± 52.15 | 906.00 ± 71.72726 |
| Final BW (gm) | 1751.20 ± 85.469 | 1769.60 ± 72.543 | 2097.60 ± 72.22 | 1919.20 ± 88.85 |
| Total feed intake (gm) | 3572.90 ± 54.99b | 2199.4 ± 35.14c | 3900.0 ± 104.88a | 2382.6 ± 47.95c |
| BWG (gm) | 846.80 ± 103.3 | 886.00 ± 81.05 | 1206.4 ± 104.02 | 837.20 ± 190.82 |
| FCR | 4.47 ± 0.54a | 2.55 ± 0.19b | 3.33 ± 0.31b | 2.34 ± 0.17b |
| Mortality | Nil | Nil | Nil | Nil |
Data are shown as means ± SEM. Mean values within weights with different superscript letters are significantly different (P < 0.05)