Nutritional ecology of the wild rabbit—an input to the timing of reproduction

Boyd, Ian L.; Bray, Colin J.

doi:10.1079/pns19890012

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“…The season had a significant effect (P<0.001) on GL, while farm and parity had no statistical effect on GL The interaction between these factors did not affect on GL and LS, so there is no discussion about the interaction. The results of the analysis were in agreement with the studies reported by Boyd and Bray (1989); Ferraz et al (1991) and Farghaly, (1996) who stated that the reproduction of rabbits was influenced by the seasons which has an impact on gestation and lactation of female rabbit. Lebas et al (1986), reported that season is of the external factors that play a role in the physiological and reproductive conditions of female rabbits.…”

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Gestation Length and Litter Size of New Zealand White Grade Rabbit

Setiaji

Lestari

Sutopo

et al. 2021

Jurnal Sain Peternakan Indonesia

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The purpose of this study was to examine performances and factors that influence the gestation length (GL) and litter size (LS) of New Zealand White Grade (NZW Grade) rabbits. Reproduction records of NZW Grade rabbits were taken from April 2020 to March 2021. Data analysis was carried out using the general linear model (GLM) procedure from Statistical Analysis System (SAS) University Edition V.6p.2. software. Farm showed a significant effect (P<0.001) on LS and significant season (P<0.05) on GL and LS. GL in the rainy season (31.56) was shorter than the GL in the summer (32.26), but the LS in the rainy season (7.06) was greater than the LS in the rainy season (6.37). Maintenance management should be improved to reduce the impact of the season on GL and LS NZW Grade rabbits.

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Gestation Length and Litter Size of New Zealand White Grade Rabbit

Setiaji

Lestari

Sutopo

et al. 2021

Jurnal Sain Peternakan Indonesia

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“…However, the most relevant factor related to reproduction seasonality seems to be nutrition. Changes in food supply are particularly relevant for wild rabbits living in highly localised social groups [ 78 ]. This reproductive adaptation of the rabbit is worth noting, as the appearance of offspring is avoided in periods with limited food availability, thus leading to low survival rates.…”

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What Are the Keys to the Adaptive Success of European Wild Rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus) in the Iberian Peninsula?

Marín-Garcia

Llobat

2021

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The European wild rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus) plays an important ecological role in the ecosystems of the Iberian Peninsula. Recently, rabbit populations have drastically reduced, so the species is now considered endangered. However, in some places, this animal is considered a pest. This is the conservation paradox of the 21st century: the wild rabbit is both an invasive alien and an endangered native species. The authors of this review aimed to understand the keys to the adaptive success of European rabbits, addressing all aspects of their biology in order to provide the keys to the ecological management of this species. Aspects including nutrition, genetics, immunity interactions with the environment, behaviour, and conflict with human activities were reviewed. Ultimately, rabbits are resilient and adaptable. The main adaptations that explain the rabbit’s adaptive success are its nutrition (wide adaptation to food and good nutritional use of caecotrophy), immune system (powerful and developed), and other aspects related to genetics and behaviour. Rabbits’ relationship with humans has led them to colonise other places where they have become pests. Despite these adaptations, populations in native places have been drastically reduced in recent years. Since it serves as a bastion of the Mediterranean ecosystem, a specific conservation program for this species must be carried out. Therefore, a study of the rabbit’s response to diseases and nutrition (especially protein), as well as the interaction between them, is of special interest.

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“…El contenido de PC varía de 4.77 a 5.46 %, lo cual concuerda con lo reportado por McDowell et al (1974) quienes analizaron 16 tipos de Muhlenbergia. En este sentido, se ha reportado que la proteína del hábitat puede incidir en la dinámica poblacional; a una condición mejor de PC se mejora la densidad poblacional de otras especies como Oryctolagus cuniculus (Boyd & Bray, 1989) y Sylvilagus floridanus (Lochmiller, Peitz, Leslie, & Engle, 1995). En el caso del conejo de los volcanes, se esperaría que cuente con procesos como la cecotrofia, que contribuya significativamente en la nutrición (Cervantes et al, 1990).…”

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“…CP content varies from 4.77 to 5.46 %, which is consistent with that reported by McDowell et al (1974) who analyzed 16 types of Muhlenbergia. In this regard, it has been reported that the protein in a habitat may affect population dynamics, as a better CP condition improves the population density of other species such as Oryctolagus cuniculus (Boyd & Bray, 1989) and Sylvilagus floridanus (Lochmiller, Peitz Leslie, & Engle, 1995). In the case of the volcano rabbit, one would expect it to make use of processes such as caecotrophy, which contributes significantly to nutrition (Cervantes et al, 1990).…”

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COMPOSICIÓN DE LA DIETA Y CAPACIDAD NUTRICIONAL DE CARGA DEL HÁBITAT DEL CONEJO DE LOS VOLCANES (Romerolagus diazi) EN MÉXICO

Martínez-García

Mendoza

Alcántara-Carbajal

et al. 2012

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RESUMENEl estudio se realizó en el Parque Nacional Izta-Popo y Zoquiapan. Se estimaron los aportes nutricionales, biomasa vegetal, capacidad nutricional de carga del hábitat y hábitos alimenticios del Romerolagus diazi. Para ello, las excretas y muestras vegetales se recolectaron y fueron analizadas microhistológi-camente. Se determinaron la materia seca, proteína cruda y fibra detergente neutro de las plantas. A su vez, se realizó un ensayo de digestibilidad con conejos domésticos proporcionándoles dos tratamientos: Muhlenbergia macrura o Festuca tolucensis adicionadas con heno de alfalfa (80 % gramínea + 20 % de heno de alfalfa). En la mitad de los sitios predominó M. macroura y en la otra mitad F. tolucensis. El análisis microhistológico mostró la presencia predominante de los mismos forrajes. Hubo diferencias en biomasa y capacidad de carga entre sitios (P < 0.05). La inclusión de F. tolucensis incrementó (P < 0.05) la digestibilidad en comparación con M. macroura. ABSTRACTThe purpose of this study was to estimate the nutritional intake, plant biomass and the nutritional carrying capacity of the habitat of the volcano rabbit (Romerolagus diazi), plus its feeding habits, in Itza-Popo Zoquiapan National Park. Fecal pellets and plant samples were collected and analyzed microhistologically. Dry matter, crude protein and neutral detergent fiber were determined in plants. Biomass and its nutritional carrying capacity were estimated. In turn, a digestibility assay was conducted with domestic rabbits using two treatments: Muhlenbergia macrura or Festuca tolucensis (80 % plus 20 % alfalfa hay). In half of the sites M. macroura was predominant and in the other half F. tolucensis; microhistiological analysis showed the predominant presence of the same forages. There were differences in biomass and carrying capacity among sites (P < 0.05), with one site standing out from the others. Inclusion of F. tolucensis increased (P < 0.05) digestibility compared to M. macroura.

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Nutritional ecology of the wild rabbit—an input to the timing of reproduction

Cited by 8 publications

References 24 publications

Gestation Length and Litter Size of New Zealand White Grade Rabbit

Gestation Length and Litter Size of New Zealand White Grade Rabbit

What Are the Keys to the Adaptive Success of European Wild Rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus) in the Iberian Peninsula?

COMPOSICIÓN DE LA DIETA Y CAPACIDAD NUTRICIONAL DE CARGA DEL HÁBITAT DEL CONEJO DE LOS VOLCANES (Romerolagus diazi) EN MÉXICO

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