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Rabbit production / James I. McNitt, Ph. D., (Professor Emeritus), Southern University and A and M College, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA ; Steven D. Lukefahr, Ph. D., (Regents Professor), Texas A and M University-Kingsville, USA ; Peter R. Cheeke, Ph. D., (Professor Emeritus), Oregon State University, Corvallis, USA ; Nephi M. Patton, D.V.M., Ph. D., (Professor Emeritus), Oregon State University, Corvallis, USA.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- McNitt, J. I. (James I.), author.
- Lukefahr, Steven D., author.
- Cheeke, Peter R., author.
- Patton, Nephi M., author.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Rabbits.
- Rabbits--Breeding.
- Rabbits--Genetics.
- Genre:
- Electronic books.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (xiii, 300 pages) : illustrations
- Edition:
- Ninth edition.
- Place of Publication:
- Wallingford, Oxfordshire : CABI, [2013]
- System Details:
- text file
- Summary:
- This 300-page book consisting of 26 chapters is a fully updated edition (9th) of highly informative material on the production of farmed rabbits. The book concerns rabbits raised and bred for meat and fur, and management of pet and show rabbits. Beginning with an introduction on the field of rabbit production around the world and on some breeds and equipment, further topics then covered include rabbit diseases, breeding, reproduction, welfare, genetics, behaviour, rabbit production in developing countries, fur and meat production, slaughter and the marketing of rabbit products.
- Contents:
- Introduction
- Rabbit Production Worldwide
- Rabbit Breeds
- The Rabbitry and Its Equipment
- Rabbit Management
- Economics and Financial Management
- Principles of Rabbit Nutrition
- Feeds and Feeding
- Toxins in Feeds
- Rabbit Diseases and Health Problems
- Rabbit Reproduction
- Rabbit Behavior
- Principles of Rabbit Genetics
- Breeding Systems
- Genetic Selection for Herd Improvement
- Coat Color Genetics of Rabbits
- Rabbit Shows
- Pet Rabbits
- Animal Welfare
- Rabbits for Family and Small Farm Development
- Rabbit Production in Developing Countries
- Rex Fur Production
- Angora Wool Production
- Meat Production
- Slaughtering and Preparation of Meat and Skins
- Marketing Rabbits and Their Products.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- Description based on print version record.
- Other Format:
- Print version: Rabbit production.
- ISBN:
- 1780640137
- 9781780640136
- OCLC:
- 840580541
- Access Restriction:
- Restricted for use by site license.
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