Authors : E. Alvarado-Loza, J.R. Orozco-Hernandez, I.J. Ruiz-Garcia, F.J. Paredes-Ibarra and V.O. Fuentes-Hernandez
Abstract: The oligosaccharides that are present in the feed modulate the development of microflora, which in turn helps the animal performance. Agave tequilana azul Weber plant in primarily use to produce beverage tequila and is a source of the fructo-oligosaccharide inulin. Three levels (0, 1, or 2%) of agave inulin were added to the feed of eighteen male rabbits to assess the performance and organ changes. The addition of the agave inulin reduced the intake but the average daily gain was similar among levels (p>0.05). Digestive tract associated organs were not affected by the level of inulin in the feed (p>0.05). Therefore, using 2% of agave inulin can affect positively the rabbit digestive tract.
E. Alvarado-Loza, J.R. Orozco-Hernandez, I.J. Ruiz-Garcia, F.J. Paredes-Ibarra and V.O. Fuentes-Hernandez, 2009. Level of Agave Inulin in the Feed and the Performance of Rabbits. Research Journal of Biological Sciences, 4: 1110-1112.