Original scientific paper

https://doi.org/10.18047/poljo.21.1.sup.20

MILK SUPPLY OF RABBIT KITS

László Kacsala ; Kaposvár University, Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, 7400 Kaposvár, Guba S. u. 40., Kaposvár, Hungary
Zsolt Matics ; Kaposvár University, Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, 7400 Kaposvár, Guba S. u. 40., Kaposvár, Hungary
Rozália Kasza ; Kaposvár University, Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, 7400 Kaposvár, Guba S. u. 40., Kaposvár, Hungary
Zsolt Gerencsér ; Kaposvár University, Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, 7400 Kaposvár, Guba S. u. 40., Kaposvár, Hungary
Zsolt Szendrő ; Kaposvár University, Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, 7400 Kaposvár, Guba S. u. 40., Kaposvár, Hungary

Abstract

In general, rabbit does nurse the kits once-a-day for 3-4 minutes. During this time the kits are able to consume their daily feed requirement, which is about equal to 1/6 of their body weight. The milk intake, body weight gain and survival of the kits depend on the milk production and their mother nursing willingness. However, the does are not able to cover the nutrient requirements of the suckling kits, especially on the 3rd week of lactation. The goal of this study is to examine the nutrient supplementation of nursing kits and to highlight the deficiencies of the nursing systems. The study summarizes the effect of using two nursing does per litter.

Keywords

milk production; suckling kits; nursing

Hrčak ID:

150630

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/150630

Publication date:

2.9.2015.

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