Abstract:

This study was carried out to determine the growth performance of the corn (Mentha pulegium L.) added to the rabbit diet and its effects on certain serum biochemical parameters. In the study, 15 New Zealand rabbits weighing an average of 2-2.1 kg were used. The control and two trial groups were designed with five rabbits in each. All the rabbits were housed in individual caves. The control group was given a basic diet, while the test group was given a level of 0.1% (P1) and 0.2% (P2) respectively. The test was completed in 28 days. The living weight and food consumption were determined by the test initially and at the end. In the days 0, 14 and 28 of the study, blood samples from rabbits were taken and the variation of serum biochemical parameters during the study was analyzed. There was no difference between the groups in terms of performance parameters (P>0.05). It was observed as the most important subject to decreasing serum cholesterol levels (P<0.05). However, it did not affect other biochemical parameters (P>0.05). As a result, it was noted that cranberries could be used as an alternative to the rabbit diet as a growth supportive and cholesterol regulator. It has been estimated that up to 0.2 per cent can be used in the rabbit diet.

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