Title of article
Enrichment of Flaxseed for Developing Functional Rabbit Meat
Author/Authors
Tariq, Muhammad Rizwan University of Agriculture - National Institute of Food Science and Technology, Pakistan , Khan, Muhammad Issa University of Agriculture - National Institute of Food Science and Technology, Pakistan , Sameen, Aysha University of Agriculture - National Institute of Food Science and Technology, Pakistan , Nisa, Mahr un University of Agriculture - Institute of Animal Nutritionand Feed Technology, Pakistan
From page
70
To page
74
Abstract
Meat from rabbits is mostly recommended by dietitians because of its low calories compared to other traditional meat. The current study was carried out to investigate the dietary responsesof flaxseed on the meat of rabbits. Rabbits were divided into three groups: T0 rabbits were considered control group while T1 rabbits were reared on 7% flaxseed, and T2 were on 3.5% flaxseed in the feed of rabbits. Bearing in mind that this range of flaxseed will fulfil omega 3 Poly unsaturated fatty acid (PUFA) concentration that contributes 8.5% of the total fatty acids. Rabbits were reared for the period of eight weeks. Enrichment of 7% flaxseed in the diet of rabbits significantly enhanced growth performance of rabbits and improved poly unsaturated fatty acids in the meat of rabbits as compared to other groups.
Keywords
Rabbit , Flaxseed , n , 3 PUFA , α , linolenic acid , Functional meat
Journal title
Sarhad Journal of Agriculture
Journal title
Sarhad Journal of Agriculture
Record number
2554000
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