Effect of crude propolis on the performance and feed digestibility of new zealand white rabbits

The objective of this study was to evaluate the performance and digestibility of diets containing different levels of crude propolis for growing rabbits. Forty-eight New Zealand White rabbits, 43 days old, of both genders, were used, distributed in a completely randomized design. There were four diets with different inclusion levels of crude propolis (0.0; 0.5; 1.0 and 1.5%). There was no statistical difference for performance regarding the inclusion levels of crude propolis (p = 0.85), as well as for the variables dry matter consumption, neutral detergent fiber and acid detergent fiber (p ≥ 0.07). Crude protein consumption showed a statistical difference in relation to gender (p = 0.04): males showed higher consumption. However, final weight, total weight gain, daily weight gain and feed efficiency were not influenced by the addition of crude propolis (p ≥ 0.37). Dry matter digestibility, crude protein, neutral detergent fiber and acid detergent fiber were not influenced by the inclusion levels of crude propolis in the diets (p ≥ 0.12). This study indicates that the inclusion of raw propolis up to 1.5% in the diets does not affect the performance parameters of rabbits.(AU)

Effect of crude propolis on the performance and feed digestibility of new zealand white rabbits

The objective of this study was to evaluate the performance and digestibility of diets containing different levels of crude propolis for growing rabbits. Forty-eight New Zealand White rabbits, 43 days old, of both genders, were used, distributed in a completely randomized design. There were four diets with different inclusion levels of crude propolis (0.0; 0.5; 1.0 and 1.5%). There was no statistical difference for performance regarding the inclusion levels of crude propolis (p = 0.85), as well as for the variables dry matter consumption, neutral detergent fiber and acid detergent fiber (p ≥ 0.07). Crude protein consumption showed a statistical difference in relation to gender (p = 0.04): males showed higher consumption. However, final weight, total weight gain, daily weight gain and feed efficiency were not influenced by the addition of crude propolis (p ≥ 0.37). Dry matter digestibility, crude protein, neutral detergent fiber and acid detergent fiber were not influenced by the inclusion levels of crude propolis in the diets (p ≥ 0.12). This study indicates that the inclusion of raw propolis up to 1.5% in the diets does not affect the performance parameters of rabbits.

Pólen de abelha na alimentação de coelhos / Bee pollen in rabbits feeding

O uso do pólen apícola na alimentação de coelhos é um aditivo que auxilia na maior conversão alimentar, sendo considerado como um promotor de crescimento, além de possuir ação antimicrobiana, antioxidante, anti-inflamatória e por ser uma ótima fonte de proteínas, minerais e vitaminas. O objetivo deste estudo é apresentar o uso do pólen apícola como aditivo natural na dieta de coelhos para o alcance de melhores resultados no seu desempenho zootécnico e na digestibilidade. A cunicultura apresenta grande potencial, pois necessita de poucos funcionários, pequeno espaço físico e a atividade tem baixo impacto ambiental. A carne de coelho possui a menor percentagem de colesterol, gordura e sódio em comparação com outras espécies, além de ser uma ótima fonte de ferro, sendo recomendado na alimentação de crianças, doentes e convalescentes devido seu melhor aproveitamento nutricional. O pólen de abelha promove maior ganho de peso em coelhos, maior produção de leite e aumento na taxa de sobrevivência de filhotes até o desmame.(AU)

The use of bee pollen in the feeding of rabbits, which assists in greater feed conversion, being considered as a growth promoter, in addition to its antimicrobial, antioxidant, antiinflammatory action and be a great source of protein, essential minerals and vitamins. The objective of this study is to present the use of bee pollen as a natural additive in the diet of rabbits to achieve better results in their zootechnical performance and digestibility. The rabbit breeding have great potential because they require few employees, small physical space and low environmental impact. Furthermroe, rabbit meat has the lowest percentage of cholesterol, fat and sodium in comparison to other species, besides being a great source of iron which being recommended in the feeding of children, patients and convalescent, due to its level of digestibility. Bee pollen promotes greater weight gain in rabbits, higher milk production and increased survival rate of pups until weaning.(AU)

Pólen de abelha na alimentação de coelhos / Bee pollen in rabbits feeding

O uso do pólen apícola na alimentação de coelhos é um aditivo que auxilia na maior conversão alimentar, sendo considerado como um promotor de crescimento, além de possuir ação antimicrobiana, antioxidante, anti-inflamatória e por ser uma ótima fonte de proteínas, minerais e vitaminas. O objetivo deste estudo é apresentar o uso do pólen apícola como aditivo natural na dieta de coelhos para o alcance de melhores resultados no seu desempenho zootécnico e na digestibilidade. A cunicultura apresenta grande potencial, pois necessita de poucos funcionários, pequeno espaço físico e a atividade tem baixo impacto ambiental. A carne de coelho possui a menor percentagem de colesterol, gordura e sódio em comparação com outras espécies, além de ser uma ótima fonte de ferro, sendo recomendado na alimentação de crianças, doentes e convalescentes devido seu melhor aproveitamento nutricional. O pólen de abelha promove maior ganho de peso em coelhos, maior produção de leite e aumento na taxa de sobrevivência de filhotes até o desmame.

The use of bee pollen in the feeding of rabbits, which assists in greater feed conversion, being considered as a growth promoter, in addition to its antimicrobial, antioxidant, antiinflammatory action and be a great source of protein, essential minerals and vitamins. The objective of this study is to present the use of bee pollen as a natural additive in the diet of rabbits to achieve better results in their zootechnical performance and digestibility. The rabbit breeding have great potential because they require few employees, small physical space and low environmental impact. Furthermroe, rabbit meat has the lowest percentage of cholesterol, fat and sodium in comparison to other species, besides being a great source of iron which being recommended in the feeding of children, patients and convalescent, due to its level of digestibility. Bee pollen promotes greater weight gain in rabbits, higher milk production and increased survival rate of pups until weaning.