For some time now, you can get Mifuma Herbal Rabbit Food in a coarser structure and thicker pellet form. The physical size and length of the fibers have been visibly increased to achieve positive effects on the development and health maintenance of the rabbit.
In a joint experiment by the University of Applied Sciences in Bingen and the Mixed Feed Works Mannheim, the importance of feed structure on the nutrition and health of rabbits was investigated. Initial results show that the coarser structure of the feed variant with a coarser structure has a positive effect on the physiological processes in the rabbit. By simultaneously considering the fiber fractions and the composition of the feed ingredients, positive effects on the development and health maintenance of the rabbit can be achieved through physically coarser feed particles. The pellets should be large enough for the animals to nibble the food appropriately with their incisors and then chew it with their molars. This not only results in the desired tooth abrasion but also in sufficient salivation of the food pulp, which positively affects the general digestibility and the content of enzymes from the saliva for starch digestion.
Due to its special digestive system, the rabbit relies on an adequate supply of crude fiber from different fractions. In the functional cecum, plant fibers are broken down by microorganisms. Sufficient fiber content in the ration is crucial for the health of the animals, as it moves the food pulp through the digestive tract and thus prevents digestive disorders. In addition to digestive disorders, behavioral abnormalities or insufficient tooth abrasion can also occur. Based on the initial findings, Mifuma Herbal is now being produced as a 5 mm pellet with coarser grinding of the feed raw materials, achieving an innovative particle size in pellet feed. Furthermore, Mifuma Herbal contains ideally coordinated medicinal plants and herbs that promote the metabolism of your rabbits. Additional parsley supports the excretory and digestive functions, while thyme has a supportive effect on the animals' respiratory system.
