The rabbit as a producer of meat and skins in developing countries / by J. E. Owen

By:

Owen, J. E [Author]

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text

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unmediated

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volume

ISBN:

0859540626 (paperback)

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LOC classification:

HD9438 O94

Contents:

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.

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Item type	Current library	Shelving location	Call number	Copy number	Status	Notes	Date due	Barcode
Agriculture & other subjects (Sinaut Campus)	Universiti Islam Sultan Sharif Ali	Sinaut Campus	SINAUT HD9438 O94 1977 c.1 (Browse shelf(Opens below))	1	Available	Waqaf daripada Kampus Pertanian Sinaut		2010006358

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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.

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