00972nam a2200145Ia 450000500170000008000190001710000140003624500460005026000220009630000170011852006420013558300190077794200130079699900170080920260716043009.0  a07.09.01 R1135  aLebas, F.  aRabbit : husbandry, health and production  bFAOaRomeITc1986  axxiv, 235 p.  aReviews world production and trade of rabbit meat and skins.  Describes anatomy and physiology of rabbit, its feeding behaviour, nutritional needs and the types of feed suited to its production.  Examines rabbit production noting the reproductive rates and the appropriate environment.  Explains genetics of rabbit breeds and of breeding characters and outlines selection methods and crossbreeding strategies that foster genetic improvement.  Discusses diagnosis and treatment of rabbit diseases, housing and equipment, rabbitry management, production of rabbit skins and wool, and the link between rabbit breeding and rural development.  c3/7/00kM2LMGR  cMmR1135  c38447d38447