Abstract
Forty growing male New Zealand White (NZW) rabbits at 7 weeks of age with average live body weight of 772±8 g were chosen and used in a complete randomized design of four treatments (10 in each) for 12 weeks feeding period. Rabbits in the 1st group were fed Commercial Rabbit Diet (CRD) without supplement (control, T1). While, in the 2nd, 3rd and 4th groups, diets contained 5.48, 10.97 and 16.45% Moringa oleifera Dry Leaves (MDL) to cover 10, 20 and 30% from protein content of CRD for T2, T3 and T4; respectively. Results showed higher CP and EE contents, but NFE content was lower in MDL in compared with CRD. The contents of DM, OM, CF and ash were similar among treatments. The digestibility coefficients of OM, CP, EE and NFE and feeding values as TDN, DCP and DE increased significantly (P 45% as a source of protein in growing rabbit diet. This level tended to increase digestibility coefficients, feeding values, improved feed and economical efficiencies. Moreover, dressing percentage and edible meat increased.
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