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" Rabbit production "
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.
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738437
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b558350
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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
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Rabbit production\ 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.
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9th edition
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Wallingford, Oxfordshire: CABI, [2013]
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(xiii, 300 pages) : illustrations
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1780640137
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: 9781780640136
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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.
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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.
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Rabbits -- Breeding.
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Rabbits -- Genetics.
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Rabbits.
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SF453.J364 2013
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J I McNitt
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Nephi M Patton
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Peter R Cheeke
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Steven D Lukefahr
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