August 26, 2025Annals of Animal ScienceOpen Access

Impact of pumpkin seed cake (Cucurbita pepo L.) on growth performance, carcass traits and meat quality of rabbits

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Pumpkin seed cake improves meat tenderness and cohesiveness compared to a standard diet, enhancing quality.
No significant differences in final body weight were noted, but early-stage body weight gains were affected by diets.
Rabbits received three dietary treatments, including a control group and two experimental groups with varying pumpkin seed cake levels.
The findings highlight pumpkin seed cake's potential as a sustainable feed option without compromising growth or carcass traits.

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Dietary supplementation with pumpkin seed cake improves meat quality in rabbits, suggesting benefits over traditional diets.

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