Abstract
Abstract Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum) intake in animal feed has been investigated for potential benefits on growth performance and health. However, studies on its effects on rabbits have yielded mixed results regarding weight gain and feed conversion. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of different levels of fenugreek seed powder supplementation (2g, 4g, and 8g) in rabbit feed on feed consumption, weight gain, blood characteristics, and internal organ weights compared to a control group. the rabbits were divided into four groups, with the control group receiving no fenugreek supplementation. Feed consumption, total weight gain, and feed conversion ratio (FCR) were measured. Blood parameters, including red blood cell count (RBC), white blood cell count (WBC), packed cell volume (PCV), hemoglobin (Hb), mean corpuscular volume (MCV), mean corpuscular hemoglobin (MCH), mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration (MCHC), and platelets were analyzed. The weights of internal organs (stomach, intestines, lungs, spleen, kidneys, heart, and liver) were recorded post-mortem. The results were analyzed using the statistical program SAS. The findings indicated no significant difference in total weight gain or FCR between the different levels of fenugreek supplementation compared to the control group. However, feed consumption was significantly higher in groups receiving fenugreek, potentially due to its fiber content. In contrast, significant increases (P < 0.01) were observed in all blood parameters with fenugreek supplementation. the addition of fenugreek positively influenced the weights of internal organs, with the highest weights recorded at the 4g and 8g supplementation levels. We Concluded that, the intake of fenugreek seed powder in rabbit feed enhances feed consumption and positively affects blood characteristics and internal organ weights. Although no significant improvement in weight gain or FCR was noted, the positive effects on blood parameters and organ weights suggest potential health benefits. Keywords. Fenugreek, Trigonella foenum-graecum, FCR, Feed Intake, Rabbit Weight Gain, Internal Organ.