EFFECT OF GRADED LEVEL OF RICE HUSK USE AS A PARTIAL REPLACEMENT FOR MAIZE ON NUTRIENT UTILIZATION OF RABBITS (ORYCTOLAGUS CUNICULUS)
Abstract
ABSTRACT
The study was conducted to evaluate the impact of substituting maize with rice husk at varying inclusion levels on the nutrient utilisation and overall health of rabbits. A total of 18 weaner rabbits were assigned to three dietary treatments: a control diet (T1, 0% rice husk), 15% rice husk (T2), and 20% rice husk (T3). Results showed no significant difference in nitrogen intake and retention across the diets. However, faecal and urinary nitrogen loss increased with higher rice husk inclusion, with significant differences observed between treatments (p
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