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RABBIT PRODUCTION AND MANAGEMENT

M.T. Banday, H.P. Shrivastava, Henna Hamadani
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    NIPA

  • eISBN:

    9789389547375

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    EBook

  • Number Of Pages:

    198

  • Language:

    English

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The book provides the general background about production aspects of rabbit rearing. The information provided in the book has been based on the rearing practices adopted for rabbits in India. Keeping in view the relevance of rabbit production, specific topics have been chosen about the rabbits. The information provided in the book is based on the vast professional experiences, research findings and latest data from unmatched sources. The book has been written in a manner so that it could be used extensively by the students, teachers and academics in the educational and research institutes dealing with Veterinary Sciences, Animal Sciences and Livestock Production. The field functionaries in the Animal Husbandry Department and livestock farms both in public as well as private sector will find book very useful tool for successful rabbit production. The following s have been included in the book.

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Preface The book provides the general background about production aspects of rabbit rearing. The information provided in the book has been based on the rearing practices adopted for rabbits in India. Keeping in view the relevance of rabbit production, specific topics have been chosen about the rabbits. The information provided in the book is based on the vast professional experiences, research findings and latest data from unmatched sources. The book has been written in a manner so that it could be used extensively by the students, teachers and academics in the educational and research institutes dealing with Veterinary Sciences, Animal Sciences and Livestock Production. The field functionaries in the Animal Husbandry Department and livestock farms both in public as well as private sector will find the book very useful tool for successful rabbit production. Experienced rabbit owners can use it as a guide and a reference book and novices in this field can gain tremendous knowledge from this book. The following chapters have been included in the book. 1.Introduction 2.Breeds of rabbit 3.Housing of rabbit 4.Nutrition and feeding 5.Reproduction in rabbit 6.Management of rabbits 7.Diseases of rabbit 8.Angora rabbit production 9.Clinical examination and laboratory procedures 10.Rabbit behavior 11.Slaughter and skinning of rabbits Simple and lucid illustrations make the book quite a reading pleasure.

 
1 Introduction

1.1. History and Origins of Rabbits The existence of rabbit with human being remained from time immemorial. Romans were the first to domesticate wild rabbits in the 5th century by the monks of the Champagne region in France as a readily available food source. Rabbits were introduced to Britain during the 12th Century, and during the Middle Ages, the breeding and farming of rabbits for meat and fur became widespread throughout Europe. Sources suggest that some women among the Medieval gentry even kept rabbits as pets. The selective breeding of European rabbits meant that distinct breeds arose in different regions, and the origins of many old breeds can be traced back several centuries.

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2 Breeds of Rabbit

Domestication of the rabbit is relatively recent and most of today’s breeds have been bred by man in the last 200 to 300 years. The rabbit has been used as an experimental animal in genetics, reproduction and physiology since the beginning of the century, but it was not until 1950 that the first findings on quantitative genetics were published in Venge’s study of maternal influence on rabbit birth weight.

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3 Housing of Rabbits

The success of rabbit farming depends upon the location and design of the rabbit house. Rabbit is a burrowing animal and has sharp reflexes. It is easily disturbed by any new and sudden noise. The farm should be located in a peaceful environment away from the hustle and bustle of human population.  A good housing facility with adequate arrangement of ventilation is the most important factor in rabbit house.

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4 Nutrition of Rabbit

4.1. Digestive System of Rabbit The digestive system of rabbit includes:     A.    The digestive tract      B.    Its associated glands The digestive system breaks down the complex molecules into the simpler one so that it is readily absorbed from gastro intestinal mucosa.   A. The digestive tract (gastro intestinal tract/ alimentary canal) The digestive tract is essentially a tubular structure for the ingestion and digestion of food. In an adult (4 to 4.5 kg) or semi-adult (2.5 to 3 kg) rabbit the total length of the alimentary canal is 4.5 to 5 m. It commences from mouth and terminates in anus. G.I.T is divided into following parts:

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5 Reproduction in Rabbits

5.1. Anatomy of the Genitals 5.1.1. Male reproductive system Testes in the male are oval-shaped present within the scrotum which remain in communication with the abdominal cavity, where they were at birth. The rabbit is actually able to withdraw its testes when frightened or fighting with other males (Fig. 5.1). The testicles descend at about two months. The short, back-slanting penis points forward when erect.

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6 Management of Rabbitry

6.1. The Production Cycle As ovulation in does is induced by mating and the females are generally kept in different cages from the males, it is the breeder who determines the reproduction rate of the unit. These rates vary from one or two litters a year under the most extensive management to eight to ten litters in an intensive management system. Does are remated either immediately after kindling (intensive system) or about ten days later (semi-intensive). In the semi-intensive system, the does are first presented to the buck at four and a half months. They are then mated 10 to 12 days after the birth of each litter. Weaning takes place at 30 to 35, or even 37 to 38 days. Extensive systems are characterized by a long delay between kindling and mating, and perhaps even until weaning. For example, the young may be weaned at 56 days and the doe mated after weaning.

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7 Diseases of Rabbit

Health care and preventive hygiene in rabbits are very important for the productivity of the rabbits and economical viability of a farm. It is always better to prevent the disease rather than to get an animal treated, which is usually quite expensive. As such it is desirable that the rabbits are checked daily. The health and ailment signs can be recognized from the following things:

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8 Angora Rabbit Production

Management of Angora rabbit includes important aspects of breeding, feeding, heeding and disease control. 8.1. Reproduction Angora rabbits of lighter breeds reach breeding age of 6-7 m, medium rabbits at 7-8m and heavier breeds at 8-10 m. Female Angora rabbits do not have a true oestrus cycle with a definite heat period. They may mate at any time of year. Ovulation in does is induced by mating and occurs about 10 -12 hours later to mounting and copulation with the bucks. No doubt there is no definite heat cycle in Angora rabbits, yet during certain periods breeding does are more receptive to bucks than other times of the year. Some of the signs of such receptive period are restlessness, rubbing of chin on the feeding or watering bowls and vulva may be slightly swollen and purplish red.

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9 Clinical Examination and Laboratory Procedures

9.1. Handling Rabbits must be handled very carefully. Although they are generally docile they are apt to struggle when picked up, with potentially harmful consequences. All rabbits are prone to vertebral fractures, and this risk is greatest in hutch rabbits or in those on an unbalanced diet that may have concurrent osteoporosis. It is extremely important to support the back and hindquarters whenever a rabbit is handled.   A rabbit should never be picked up by the ears. It can be lifted gently by the scruff of the neck with one hand whilst the other hand supports its bottom (Fig. 9.1), or alternatively lifted with one hand under the chest, and one supporting its hindquarters (Fig. 9.2). The rabbit should be carried against the body to minimize struggling. It is advisable to place the rabbit’s carrying box on the floor so that if it does jump as it is picked up it does not hurt itself. Similarly it is usually easier to return the rabbit to the box on the floor at the end of the examination.

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10 Rabbit Behaviour

Behaviour have an influence on rabbit housing. Since the domestication of the rabbit is recent in terms of species evolution (200 to 300 generations at most) the behaviour of the domestic rabbit is still much like that of the wild rabbit. The reactions of wild rabbits will often provide explanations for the problems of housing domestic rabbits and suggest ways of solving them. Common behaviours observed in rabbits are:     1.    Territorial behavior.     2.    Social behavior.     3.    Sexual behavior.     4.    Maternal behavior.     5.    Feeding behavior.     6.    Aggressive behavior.

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11 Slaughter and Skinning of Rabbits

Important by-products from rabbits are meat, wool, planner and skin. It can be made highly profitable if products are wasted because people do not have enough knowledge about their processing. 11.1. Slaughtering and Dressing     1.    Rabbits are killed by one of two methods. The preferred method is dislocation of the neck. The rabbit is held firmly by the rear legs and head; it is stretched full length. Then with a hard, sharp pull, the head is bent backward to dislocate the neck. The rabbit can also be struck a hard, quick blow to the skull behind the ears. A blunt stick or side of the hand is commonly used to incapacitate the rabbit. Both methods quickly render the rabbit unconscious.

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12 End Pages

Annexures Facts about Rabbits 1.Rabbits are classified as “Lagomorphs”. 2.Baby Bunnies are commonly referred to as “Kittens”. 3.A Rabbit’s teeth never stop growing. 4.Female rabbits are referred to as “Does”. 5.Male rabbits are referred to as “Bucks”. 6.In the wild rabbits live in groups called “Warrens”. 7.Act of parturition is known as Kindling. 8.Today’s domestic rabbit is descended from the European Rabbit. 9.They are pseudoruminants. 10.Rabbits do not vomit. 11.The backbone of a rabbit is very fragile and can break easily when handled improperly or dropped on its back. 12.Domestic rabbits are born without fur. 13.Bunny Rabbits are generally the most active during the evening and early morning. 14.When rabbits grind their teeth it can sound like a purr. 15.Rabbits are nearsighted.

 
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