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Comparison of Non-linear Growth Curve Models in Non-descript California and New Zealand Rabbits Reared in the Tropical Conditions of Nigeria

Year: 2020

Type: article

Abstract: Nonlinear functions of body weight at different age intervals were used to estimate the growth pattern in New Zealand White and California rabbits. Gompertz and Logistic functions of 3 and 4 parameters were fitted to Age-weight data matrix. Age-weight records of New Zealand White and California rabbits from birth were monitored to 56 days to estimate the average growth curve for each breed. The weight difference between breeds was consistently in favor of California rabbits as compared to New Zealand White. It was concluded that the Gompertz and logistic models were both parsimonious and adequate in describing the growth patterns of New Zealand White and California rabbits in the tropical conditions of Nigeria.

Source: Asian Journal of Research in Agriculture and Forestry

DOI: 10.9734/ajraf/2020/v5i230080

Authors: Okeke Rufina Obioma, Suleiman Ibrahim Onotu, Omotugba Stephen Kayode, Ibikunle Kehinde Yemiola, Idris Abdullahi, Louis Ugwu, Adeniyi Adebayo Kunle, Oludayo Michael Akinsola

Institutions: Ahmadu Bello University, Bayero University Kano, Federal College of Wildlife Management, University of Jos

Language: English

Topic: Rabbits: Nutrition, Reproduction, Health

Subfield: Animal Science and Zoology

Field: Agricultural and Biological Sciences

Domain: Life Sciences

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W3010444792

FWCI: 0.163

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