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Leucaena: A toxic but good feed for rabbits
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Leucaena is a legume tree that is highly nutricious for rabbits. But it contains a toxin called mimosine. Symptoms of this toxin in rabbits include poor growth, hair loss, dermatitis etc. The toxin is at its highest level in young leaves (4.5% content). By 10 weeks old, it has reduced to 2% while crude protein decrease from 31 to 14%. There is no change in fiber, tanin or phenolic concentration. The best way to feed this highly nutricious leaves without endangering rabbits' health is by mixing it with other forages so that they won't consume too much and get affected.
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