Effect of Saccharomyces cerevisiae Supplementation on Some Serum Electrolytes of Weaned Rabbits

B. M. Shehu, B. A. Ayanwale, J. O. Ayo, J. T. Amodu and A. T. Ijaiya

Journal of Agricultural Science, 2015, vol. 7, issue 3, 206

Abstract: A feeding trial was conducted to evaluate the effect of Saccharomyces cerevisiae (SC) supplementation on some serum electrolytes in rabbits. Sixty (60) weaned crossbred rabbits aged between 5-6 weeks, with live weight of 612.73 ± 60.84 g were used in this study. A total of 60 rabbits were divided into five treatment groups- TRT1 receiving control diet- without supplementation of SC, and TRT2, TRT3, TRT4 and TRT5 receiving the control diet supplemented with SC at the rate of 20, 40, 60 and 80 g per kg for 8 weeks (corresponding to 2, 4, 6 and 8 × 109 colony-forming unit/kg, respectively). The concentrations of Sodium (Na+), Potassium (K+) and Bicarbonate (HCO3?) in serum were not affected, but Chloride (Cl?) concentration rose (P < 0.05) as the SC inclusion level increased. Although further studies are required, baker’s yeast containing SC could contribute to stabilizing the mineral balance in rabbits.

Date: 2015
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