TY  - GEN
AU  - Owen, J. E.
AU  - Morgan, D. J.
AU  - Barlow, J.
TI  - The rabbit as a producer of meat and skins in developing countries / 
SN  - 0859540626 (paperback)
AV  - HD9438 O94
PY  - 1977///
CY  - London
PB  - Tropical Products Institute
KW  - Rabbit meat
KW  - Hides and skins industry
KW  - Underdeveloped areas
KW  - Meat industry and trade
KW  - Rabbits
N1  - Includes tables; Includes bibliographical references; Rabbit production on a relatively small scale, involving minimal inputs, could make a substantial contribution to the supply of animal protein for human consumption in tropical developing countries. Rabbits are already being bred for meat in many of these countries and in some, rabbit meat production is being actively encouraged and supported by the Government, the most notable example being Ghana.

Heat is one of the most important environmental factors which may affect rabbits in tropical developing countries. At ambient temperatures above approximately 30°C rabbits suffer increasing discomfort and physiological stress. Also at temper- atures of 30°C and above, fertility in the male rabbit is impaired, although not irreversibly, and embryo mortality increased in the female. However, the detrimental effects of high ambient temperatures on the rabbit can be greatly reduced by the construction of suitably designed housing. This can be easily carried out using locally available materials
ER  -