Effect of the housing system (free-range vs. open air cages) on growth performance, carcass and meat quality and antioxidant capacity of rabbits

Growth performances and meat quality of free-range or cage raised rabbits were compared in 36 male animals. Rabbits were raised in free-range areas (2000 cm2/head) or in open-air cages (800 cm2/head) from weaning to 99 days old. Daily weight gain and final live weight were higher (P 

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Published in:Meat science 2018-11, Vol.145, p.137-143
Main Authors: Loponte, Rosa, Secci, Giulia, Mancini, Simone, Bovera, Fulvia, Panettieri, Valentina, Nizza, Antonino, Di Meo, Carmelo, Piccolo, Giovanni, Parisi, Giuliana
Format: Article
Language:English
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Antioxidant capacity
Free-range
Meat quality
Open air cages
Rabbits
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Summary:Growth performances and meat quality of free-range or cage raised rabbits were compared in 36 male animals. Rabbits were raised in free-range areas (2000 cm2/head) or in open-air cages (800 cm2/head) from weaning to 99 days old. Daily weight gain and final live weight were higher (P 
ISSN:0309-1740
1873-4138
DOI:10.1016/j.meatsci.2018.06.017