James I. McNitt, Ph. D., (Professor Emeritus), Southern University and A & M College, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA ; Steven D. Lukefahr, Ph. D., (Regents Professor), Texas A & 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.
EDITION STATEMENT
Edition Statement
9th edition
.PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC
Place of Publication, Distribution, etc.
Wallingford, Oxfordshire
Name of Publisher, Distributor, etc.
CABI
Date of Publication, Distribution, etc.
[2013]
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
Specific Material Designation and Extent of Item
(xiii, 300 pages) : illustrations
CONTENTS NOTE
Text of Note
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.
SUMMARY OR ABSTRACT
Text of Note
While mainly covering rabbits bred for meat and fur, it also contains practical information on pet rabbits, show rabbits and rabbits used as laboratory animals. It addresses the core topics for any rabbit specialist as well as expanded coverage of animal welfare and coat colour genetics.
TOPICAL NAME USED AS SUBJECT
Rabbits -- Breeding.
Rabbits -- Genetics.
Rabbits.
LIBRARY OF CONGRESS CLASSIFICATION
Class number
SF453
Book number
.
J364
2013
PERSONAL NAME - PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY
James I. McNitt, Ph. D., (Professor Emeritus), Southern University and A & M College, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA ; Steven D. Lukefahr, Ph. D., (Regents Professor), Texas A & M University-Kingsville, USA ; Peter R. Cheeke, Ph. D., (Professor Emeritus