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ArticleAnimals : an open access journal from MDPI2023

Optimizing Feeding Strategies for Growing Rabbits: Impact of Timing and Amount on Health and Circadian Rhythms.

Jie Huang, Qiangjun Wang, Kehao Zhang, Shuai He, Zhongying Liu, Mingyong Li, Man Liu, Yao Guo, Zhonghong Wu

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Article in Animals : an open access journal from MDPI, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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9 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Jie HuangState Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition, College of Animal Science and Technology, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China.
Qiangjun WangState Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition, College of Animal Science and Technology, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China.
Kehao ZhangState Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition, College of Animal Science and Technology, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China.
Shuai HeState Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition, College of Animal Science and Technology, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China.
Zhongying LiuState Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition, College of Animal Science and Technology, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China.
Mingyong LiNational Rabbit Industry Technology System Qingdao Comprehensive Experimental Station, Qingdao 266431, China.
Man LiuNational Rabbit Industry Technology System Qingdao Comprehensive Experimental Station, Qingdao 266431, China.
Yao GuoState Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition, College of Animal Science and Technology, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China.ORCID 0000-0002-4691-5623
Zhonghong WuState Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition, College of Animal Science and Technology, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China.ORCID 0000-0003-4517-2685
China Agricultural University · CN

Funding

China Agriculture Research System CARS-43-D-2Postdoctoral science foundation 2021M703529
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Mammals exhibit circadian rhythms in their behavior and physiological activities to adapt to the diurnal changes of the environment. Improper feeding methods can disrupt the natural habits of animals and harm animal health. This study investigated the effects of feeding amount and feeding time on growing rabbits in northern China during spring. A total of 432 healthy 35-day-old weaned rabbits with similar body weight were randomly assigned to four groups: whole day diet-unrestricted feeding (WUF), whole day diet-restricted feeding (WRF), nighttime diet-unrestricted feeding (NUF), and nighttime diet-restricted feeding (NRF). The results showed that nighttime diet-unrestricted feeding improved performance, circadian rhythm of behavior, and body temperature, while reducing the risk of diarrhea and death. WRF group increased daytime body temperature but had no significant difference in feed conversion rate. The study suggests that nighttime diet-unrestricted feeding in spring can improve the growth and welfare of rabbits in northern China. Our study underscores the pivotal role of feeding timing in enhancing animal health. Future investigations should delve into the underlying mechanisms and expand the application of this strategy across seasons and regions to improve rabbit husbandry practices.

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animal welfarebehavioral rhythmbody temperature rhythmfeeding patterngrowing rabbitsproduction performance

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PMID37685006
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