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A K Islami¹, H Nuraini¹, B Brahmantiyo²

¹IPB University, Faculty of Animal Science, Department of Animal Production and Technology, Bogor, West Java, Indonesia.

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Area of Science:

Animal Science
Genetics
Livestock Farming

Background:

Rabbit meat is a valuable protein source with health benefits.
Bambu Apus rabbits, adapted to Jakarta's environment, are crucial for sustainable urban farming.
Understanding their genetic and morphometric distinctiveness is key for breeding programs.

Purpose of the Study:

To analyze the morphometric characteristics of Bambu Apus rabbits.
To compare Bambu Apus rabbits with Rex and New Zealand White breeds.
To assess the genetic relationship and suitability of Bambu Apus rabbits for tropical broiler production.

Main Methods:

Morphometric measurements (body weight, length, width, depth) were taken from Bambu Apus, Rex, and New Zealand White rabbits.
Statistical analyses included variance analysis (PROC GLM), discriminant analysis (PROC DISCRIM), and canonical analysis (PROC CANDISC) using SAS software.
Genetic distance and phenogram tree construction were performed using MEGA11 software.

Main Results:

Bambu Apus rabbits showed significantly higher body weight, chest depth, and backbone length compared to Rex rabbits.
Discriminant analysis confirmed distinct morphometric characteristics differentiating Bambu Apus rabbits from Rex and New Zealand White rabbits.
Genetic analysis revealed a low kinship relationship between Bambu Apus rabbits and the other two breeds.

Conclusions:

Bambu Apus rabbits possess unique genetic and morphometric traits.
These characteristics suggest a predisposition for Bambu Apus rabbits as broiler rabbits adapted to tropical climates.
The findings support the integration of Bambu Apus rabbits into sustainable urban livestock farming.