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An important field for the commercial or smallholder producer, and for the pest controller.
We have a small selection of out of print and rare material which is not listed here and welcome inquiries for specific titles.
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Buseth, M. & R. Saunders Rabbit Behaviour, Health and Care
1780641907 / 9781780641904 New
2014. 26cm. Pp.232. Softbound.
Developed from the very successful Norwegian book 'Den Store Kaninboka' ("The Big Book of Rabbits") this English language edition covers all aspects of rabbit behaviour, welfare, health and husbandry, with updated and expanded content also relevant for veterinarians.
The focus is on explaining normal behaviour as a basis for describing optimal welfare, with an emphasis on rabbits in the domestic setting.
Information regarding wild and laboratory rabbits is also included to show how behaviours such as socialisation, learning and communication can differ depending on environment.
Health matters relating to welfare such as nutrition and oral health are also covered in detail, and case studies from around the world give this valuable resource an international perspective.
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29.95 GBP
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Cooke, Brian D Australia's War against Rabbits, The Story of Rabbit Haemorrhagic Disease
0643096124 / 9780643096127 New
2014. 26cm. Pp.222. Photos, figures, bibliography, index. Softbound.
This book provides up-to-date information on recent advances in areas ranging from virus structure and disease mechanics through to the sociological implications of using biological control agents and the benefits to the economy and biodiversity. It is a compelling read for wildlife disease researchers, wildlife managers, rabbit biologists, people working in the public health and education sectors, and landholders and farmers with experience or interest in RHD.
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63.50 GBP
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de Blas, C. & J. Wiseman (editors) The Nutrition of the Rabbit
1845936698 / 9781845936693 New
2010. 26cm. Pp.336. Hardbound.
Rabbit production systems are important providers of meat in many parts of the world due to the species' many advantages, including rapid growth rate and good reproductive performance. They also provide angora wool, and are popular as companion animals. Bringing together international expertise in rabbit production, topics covered in this authoritative volume include digestive physiology, feed formulation and product quality as well as new contributions on innovative feeding strategies, new methods for feed processing, feed management around weaning and the relationship between nutrition and intestinal health.
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85.00 GBP
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Lebas, F., P. Coudert, H. de Rochambeau & R.G. Thébault The Rabbit - Husbandry, Health and Production
9251034419 / 9789251034415 New
25cm. Pp.226. 26 colour photos, 54 diagrams, 59 tables. Binding : ebook.
New revised edition, the standard reference. Presents an introduction and background to trade and production and discusses rabbit meat quality. Covers nutrition, feeding, reproduction, genetics, selection, pathology, housing, equipment, rabbitry management, the production of skins & hair for textiles, and rabbit breeding and rural development. Extensively referenced.
ebook, 14.82KB ; system requirements Acrobat 7 or above, Windows XP or above.
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37.50 GBP
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Lebas, F., P. Coudert, H. de Rochambeau & R.G. Thébault The Rabbit - Husbandry, Health and Production
9251034419 / 9789251034415 New
25cm. Pp.226. 26 colour photos, 54 diagrams, 59 tables. Paperback.
New revised edition, the standard reference. Presents an introduction and background to trade and production and discusses rabbit meat quality. Covers nutrition, feeding, reproduction, genetics, selection, pathology, housing, equipment, rabbitry management, the production of skins & hair for textiles, and rabbit breeding and rural development. Extensively referenced.
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47.50 GBP
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McNitt, J I : P R Cheeke; S D Lukefahr & N M Patton Rabbit Production, 9th edition
1780640110 / 9781780640112 New
2013. 26cm. Pp.296. Paperback.
This is a fully updated edition of a highly successful book about the production of farmed rabbits (originally published by Interstate in 2000). The book concerns rabbits bred for meat and fur, but also has plenty of information on pet rabbits and show rabbits. Beginning with an introduction to the field of rabbit production around the world and some basic breed and equipment information, further topics then covered include rabbit diseases, feeding, reproduction, behaviour, welfare, genetics, showing, rabbit production in developing countries, fur and meat production, slaughter and the marketing of rabbit products.
Current areas of interest such as animal welfare and coat colour genetics are expanded in this new edition.
An important resource for all those involved in rabbit production, as well as the keen amateur rabbit enthusiast.
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39.95 GBP
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