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    Evaluación del ácido hipocloroso sobre los índices productivos en conejos mestizos (Oryctolagus cuniculus) en etapa de engorde
    (2026-01) Acosta Acosta, Evelyn Liliana; Lozada Salcedo, Euclides Efraín
    This research was conducted at the Doña Blanquita breeding facility, located in the Santa Cruz neighborhood of Ambato, Ecuador. The objective was to evaluate the effects of hypochlorous acid on the production indices of crossbred rabbits during the fattening stage. The aim was to reduce mortality from disease and optimize production time using hypochlorous acid (HClO) as a preventative measure and a potential growth promoter. For this purpose, 24 male rabbits, 12 weeks old, crossbred with Flemish Giant, were selected. Hypochlorous acid was administered orally to the following groups: T1 (0.5 ml/day/animal of HCl), T2 (1 ml/day/animal of HCl), and T3 (1.5 ml/day/animal of HCl), in addition to a control group (T0, no HCl administration). Each group had three replicates, and the experimental unit size was two rabbits. The study lasted 30 days with a mixed diet of commercial feed and alfalfa. The analyzed variables did not show statistically significant differences; however, weight gain was compared, with T1 showing the lowest weight gain (11,131.67 g), while T2 and T3 showed the highest (1,210 g and 1,195 g, respectively). There was a 15 g difference between these two groups, with T2 showing the highest gain. In terms of feed conversion ratio, T3 showed the lowest results compared to the other treatments. T2's results were similar to T1, although T1 was considered representative due to its higher results. No mortality was observed during the study, indicating that hypochlorous acid did not negatively affect the animals. The cost-benefit ratio for T1 and T2 was +0.26 and +0.16 cents, respectively, while T3 showed lower profitability (+0.13 cents). Therefore, all treatments were representative. It is concluded that the administration of hypochlorous acid does not influence production indices; however, given the prescribed history, it has been considered as a therapeutic alternative