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020 _a1780640110 (paperback)
020 _a9781780640112 (paperback)
082 _a636.9322 Mcnitt 9thed 2013 29245 Livestock Production
100 1 _aMcNitt, James I.
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245 1 0 _aRabbit Production
250 _a9th ed.
260 _aUK:
_bCABI;
_c2013.
300 _a314 p. ;
520 _aThis new edition of Rabbit Production has been 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, behavior, 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 color 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.
650 _aRabbits
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700 1 _aLukefahr, Steven D.
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700 1 _aCheeke, Peter Robert.
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700 1 _aPatton, Nephi M.
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942 _cBK
999 _c175
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