The Impact of Saccharomyces cerevisiae on Growth Performance of Rabbit: A Meta-Analysis | [Journal of animal health and production • 2025]

Author(s):

1. Bilal Ahmed: Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Animal and Agricultural Sciences, Universitas Diponegoro. Jl. Prof. Jacub Rais, Tembalang, Semarang 50275, Central Java, Indonesia

2. Nuruliarizki Shinta Pandupuspitasari: Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Animal and Agricultural Sciences, Universitas Diponegoro. Jl. Prof. Jacub Rais, Tembalang, Semarang 50275, Central Java, Indonesia; Food Research for Safety, Security, and Sustainabilit (FORC3S), Semarang, 50275, Indonesia

3. Faheem Ahmed Khan: Stem Cell and Cancer Research Indonesia. Jl. Kol. R.W Sugiarto, Gunung Pati, Semarang 50223, Central Java, Indonesia

4. Mohammad Miftakhus Sholikin: Research Center for Animal Husbandry, Research Organization for Agriculture and Food, National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN), Bogor, Indonesia

5. Muhammad Rizwan Yousaf: Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Animal and Agricultural Sciences, Universitas Diponegoro. Jl. Prof. Jacub Rais, Tembalang, Semarang 50275, Central Java, Indonesia

6. Muhammad Asif Raza: Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Animal and Agricultural Sciences, Universitas Diponegoro. Jl. Prof. Jacub Rais, Tembalang, Semarang 50275, Central Java, Indonesia; Department of Pathobiology, Faculty of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Muhammad Nawaz Shareef University of Agriculture. Old Shujaabad Rd, Chungi No. 21, Sui Gas Rd, Multan 66000, Pakistan.

7. Sugiharto Sugiharto: Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Animal and Agricultural Sciences, Universitas Diponegoro. Jl. Prof. Jacub Rais, Tembalang, Semarang 50275, Central Java, Indonesia

8. Asep Setiaji: Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Animal and Agricultural Sciences, Universitas Diponegoro. Jl. Prof. Jacub Rais, Tembalang, Semarang 50275, Central Java, Indonesia

Abstract:

The growing demand for sustainable protein sources and ban of growth promoters have sparked interest in alternative methods. Rabbit farming is a promising option because of prolific reproduction, eficient feed consumption, and adaptability to various environments.The use of Saccharomyces cerevisiae (S. cerevisiae), ofers an intriguing possibility for enhancing rabbit performance.The objective of this meta-analysis is to resolve the current inconsistent and scattered evidence of its efectiveness. This meta-analysis conducted via OpenMEE software using the available literature, reveals that S. cerevisiae positively influences the weight gain of rabbits, with a pooled standardized mean diference of 0.591 (95% confidence interval: -0.024 to 1.206, p= 0.060). However, the impact on the feed conversion ratio (FCR) is not statistically significant, with a pooled estimate of -0.126 (95% confidence interval: -0.580 to 0.328, p= 0.586). These results suggest that supplementation with S. cerevisiae improves body weight gain in rabbits. Nevertheless, the data do not support a clear conclusion regarding its efect on FCR. This results shed light on the potential of S. cerevisiae as a growth stimulant and emphasize its role in promoting sustainable farming. Future investigations should address the underlying factors that contribute to the observed variation to fully comprehend the extent to which the addition of S. cerevisiae can enhance the performance, health and FCR, and well-being of rabbits.

Page(s): 812-818

DOI: 10.17582/journal.jahp/2025/13.3.812.818

Published: Journal: Journal of animal health and production, Volume: 13, Issue: 3, Year: 2025

Keywords:

feed conversion ratio , Saccharomyces cerevisiae , Feed supplementation , Rabbit productivity , Sustainable protein sources

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