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values were recorded, and on the 8
th
week, the faeces
of the rabbits were collected by the total faecal
collection method, analyzed and the nitrogen dige-
stibility calculated. The current market prices of feed
ingredient used in the feed composition for this
experiment were used for the economic appraisal of
the diet. All data obtained were subjected to Analysis
of Variance (ANOVA) using the Completely Rando-
mized Block Design model as described by Steel
and Torrie (1980). Differences between means were
separated using Duncan Multiple Range Test (Duncan,
1955).
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