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ABSTRACT This experiment was conducted to investigate the growth performance and carcass characteristics of weaner rabbits fed varying levels of Stylosanthes hamata leaf meal in the diet. The rabbits were randomly allocated into five treatment groups with three replicates comprising of  two rabbits in each replicate. The rabbits were initially weighed and there after,  subsequent  weights  were  taken  at  weekly  intervals  throughout  the  experimental period which lasted for twelve weeks. ...

INTRODUCTION 1.1.        Background of the Study Fish is the primary source of protein for about 950 million people worldwide and represents an important part of the diet of many people, provide about 10% of the animal protein consumed by humans and is a valuable source of minerals and essential fatty acids (Food and Agriculture Organization, 1997). The production of fish for direct human consumption doubled between 1950 and 1970 and has ...