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Rabbit
Production 9th edition by McNitt, Patton, Lukefahr, Cheeke
Peter Robert Cheeke is Professor Emeritus, Oregon State
University.
James I. McNitt is at the Southern University Agricultural Research and
Extension Center.
Nephi M. Patton formerly of Oregon State University.
Steven D. Lukefahr teaches at Texas A & M University.
Highly Recommended! 296 pages
This new edition of Rabbit Production will be fully updated
throughout.
Mainly concerning rabbits bred for meat and fur, it also contains practical
information on pet rabbits, show rabbits and rabbits used as laboratory
animals.
Core topics are covered, including rabbit genetics, reproduction, health and
diseases, behaviour, welfare, fur and meat production,
rabbit production in developing countries, slaughter and the marketing of rabbit
products.
Current areas of interest such as animal welfare and coat colour genetics are
expanded in the new edition.
An important resource for all those involved in rabbit production.
This book is also vital reading for students and researchers of animal science
and meat production, as well as the keen amateur rabbit enthusiast.
Audience:Students and researchers of animal science and meat production.
| Contents: 1. Introduction 2. Rabbit Production around the World 3. Rabbit Breeds 4. The Rabbitry and Its Equipment 5. Rabbit Management 6. Economics and Financial Management 7. Principles of Rabbit Nutrition 8. Feeds and Feeding 9. Toxins in Feeds 10. Rabbit Diseases and Health Problems 11. Rabbit Reproduction 12. Rabbit Behavior 13. Principles of Rabbit Genetics 14. Breeding Systems 15. Genetic Selection for Herd Improvement 16. Coat Color Genetics of Rabbits 17. Rabbit Shows 18. Pet Rabbits 19. Animal Welfare 20. Rabbits for Family and Small Farm Development 21. Rabbit Production in Developing Countries 22. Rex Fur Production 23. Angora Wool Production 24. Meat Production 25. Slaughtering and Preparation of Meat and Skins 26. Marketing Rabbits and Their Products |