Summary — This experiment studied the influence of different genotypes and different seasons on rabbit meat production performance. The genotypes New Zealand White (NZW), Hyla (H) and Provisal (P) were compared. The trials were carried out in summer (S) (26 °C) and in winter (W) (11 °C). The genotype did not affect the productive performance. Daily weight gain, intake and feed efficiency decreased during S (P < 0.01 ). NZW displayed (P < 0.01 ) a lower hind feet proportion and a higher liver percentage with respect to the crossbreds. NZW differed (P < 0.01 ) from P for empty stomach and gut, whereas the values for H were intermediate. There was a higher proportion of forelegs (P < 0.05) and (P < 0.01 ) heart, kidneys, empty stomach and gut and a lower proportion (P < 0.
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