The effect of Saccharomyces cerevisiae on digestion and mortality in the volcano rabbit (Romerolagus diazi)
An experiment was conducted to evaluate whether supplementation with a probiotic could enhance digestion and reduce mortality in the volcano rabbit in captivity. Two enclosures at Chapultepec Zoo, Mexico (114 individuals) were used in a cross-over design (two periods of 60 days) with the following t...
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| author | Rogelio Campos-Morales Germán D Mendoza Javier Ojeda Fernando X Plata José A Martínez |
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| description | An experiment was conducted to evaluate whether supplementation with a probiotic could enhance digestion and reduce mortality in the volcano rabbit in captivity. Two enclosures at Chapultepec Zoo, Mexico (114 individuals) were used in a cross-over design (two periods of 60 days) with the following treatments: control group and supplementation with Saccharomyces cerevisiae (2×108 CFU/exhibit/day). Supplementation with the probiotic negatively affected (P<0.01) the digestibility of dry matter, organic matter, neutral detergent fiber (NDF) and energy. Mortality increased (P<0.04) following supplementation with the probiotic (4.26% vs. 8.89%), primarily in the juvenile rabbits. The results indicate that yeast supplementation in the volcano rabbit negatively affects digestion and mortality in captivity. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-93c06cbf4f14421b8e734e711a4e1d022022-12-21T22:11:34ZengElsevierJournal of Integrative Agriculture2095-31192015-03-01143520525The effect of Saccharomyces cerevisiae on digestion and mortality in the volcano rabbit (Romerolagus diazi)Rogelio Campos-Morales0Germán D Mendoza1Javier Ojeda2Fernando X Plata3José A Martínez4Nutrition Area Surveillance, General Direction of Zoos Mexico from City and Wildlife, Mexico D.F. 11850, Mexico; México Master Program in Animal and Agricultural Sciences, Metropolitan Autonomous University (Xochimilco Unit), Mexico D.F. 04960, MexicoMéxico Master Program in Animal and Agricultural Sciences, Metropolitan Autonomous University (Xochimilco Unit), Mexico D.F. 04960, Mexico; Correspondence Germán D Mendoza, Tel: +52-55-54837000Nutrition Area Surveillance, General Direction of Zoos Mexico from City and Wildlife, Mexico D.F. 11850, MexicoMéxico Master Program in Animal and Agricultural Sciences, Metropolitan Autonomous University (Xochimilco Unit), Mexico D.F. 04960, MexicoMéxico Master Program in Animal and Agricultural Sciences, Metropolitan Autonomous University (Xochimilco Unit), Mexico D.F. 04960, MexicoAn experiment was conducted to evaluate whether supplementation with a probiotic could enhance digestion and reduce mortality in the volcano rabbit in captivity. Two enclosures at Chapultepec Zoo, Mexico (114 individuals) were used in a cross-over design (two periods of 60 days) with the following treatments: control group and supplementation with Saccharomyces cerevisiae (2×108 CFU/exhibit/day). Supplementation with the probiotic negatively affected (P<0.01) the digestibility of dry matter, organic matter, neutral detergent fiber (NDF) and energy. Mortality increased (P<0.04) following supplementation with the probiotic (4.26% vs. 8.89%), primarily in the juvenile rabbits. The results indicate that yeast supplementation in the volcano rabbit negatively affects digestion and mortality in captivity.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2095311914608285Saccharomyces cerevisiaevolcano rabbitdigestibilitymortality |
| spellingShingle | Rogelio Campos-Morales Germán D Mendoza Javier Ojeda Fernando X Plata José A Martínez The effect of Saccharomyces cerevisiae on digestion and mortality in the volcano rabbit (Romerolagus diazi) Journal of Integrative Agriculture Saccharomyces cerevisiae volcano rabbit digestibility mortality |
| title | The effect of Saccharomyces cerevisiae on digestion and mortality in the volcano rabbit (Romerolagus diazi) |
| title_full | The effect of Saccharomyces cerevisiae on digestion and mortality in the volcano rabbit (Romerolagus diazi) |
| title_fullStr | The effect of Saccharomyces cerevisiae on digestion and mortality in the volcano rabbit (Romerolagus diazi) |
| title_full_unstemmed | The effect of Saccharomyces cerevisiae on digestion and mortality in the volcano rabbit (Romerolagus diazi) |
| title_short | The effect of Saccharomyces cerevisiae on digestion and mortality in the volcano rabbit (Romerolagus diazi) |
| title_sort | effect of saccharomyces cerevisiae on digestion and mortality in the volcano rabbit romerolagus diazi |
| topic | Saccharomyces cerevisiae volcano rabbit digestibility mortality |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2095311914608285 |
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