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040			_aUNISSA _beng _cUNISSA _erda
050			_aHD9438 _bO94
100			_aOwen, J. E. _eAuthor
245			_aThe rabbit as a producer of meat and skins in developing countries / _cby J. E. Owen
264	0	1	_bTropical Products Institute _c1977 _aLondon :
264	0	4	_c©1977
300			_av, 30 pages ; _bIllustrations ; _c30 cm
336			_2rdacontent _atext
337			_2rdamedia _aunmediated
338			_2rdacarrier _avolume
500			_aIncludes tables
504			_aIncludes bibliographical references
505			_aRabbit 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.
650			_xRabbit meat
650			_xHides and skins industry _zUnderdeveloped areas
650			_xMeat industry and trade _zUnderdeveloped areas
650			_xRabbits _zUnderdeveloped areas
700			_aMorgan, D. J. _eAuthor
700			_aBarlow, J. _eAuthor
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