Sexual Dimorphism in the Carcass Traits of Rabbits in Humid Tropics

Fadare, Adelodun Opeyemi

doi:10.5455/ijlr.20150313052755

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“…The multifaceted production and sporting use of rabbits was an incentive to increase their number, improve breeding conditions and expand their outdoor variability. The aim of the breeding work was to create breeds that mainly differed from each other in size, colour, coat structure and pattern (Bole et al, 1996), feed conversion ratio, climate adaptability, and temperament (Dalle Zotte and Szendrő, 2011;Fadare, 2015).…”

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Comparison of exterior traits in selected giant and medium rabbit breeds

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<p>Generally, in recent times across the breeding spectrum, rabbits of giant, medium, small and dwarf breeds have been reared. The largest representation among breeders at most breeding exhibitions held in central European countries is amongst giant and medium breeds. The aim of this work was to evaluate the qualities and exterior faults in selected giant and medium rabbit breeds in different colour varieties according to a current book of rabbit standards. Of 1779 rabbits from 11 exhibitions held in the territory of the Czech and Slovak Republics, 646 giant rabbits weighing 5.5 kg and over and 1133 medium rabbits between 3.25 to 5.5 kg of different breeds and colour varieties were selected. Giant (large) breeds population included 210 of Giant, 187 of Giant Papillon and 249 of Lop. In the medium weight category, 308 of Big Light Silver, 184 of Chinchilla Giganta and 641 of Vienna group breeds were selected. The qualities and exterior faults of typical breed traits were evaluated in six positions: weight, shape, type, coat, top colour or markings and undercolour. The results of the work show that the most common exterior faults in these categories were in the shape, type and coat positions. In the shape position, significant exterior faults were found, such as slightly protruding hips with slanting rump, worse legs position with bowed or splayed limbs and loose skin on the body. Especially observed in the type position in all selected breeds were narrow chest, body too lean or too long and a more delicate head with finer structure of ears. The coat was usually thick and less elastic with the lighter undercolour at the base of the skin and non-sharply defined intermediate colour. The data obtained are ground-breaking, representing a new approach to assist in the characterisation of giant and medium rabbit breeds included in a study and to select individuals with the best exterior properties with a view to improving the breed quality.</p>

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Carcass characteristics of rabbits raised in the semi-arid region of Nigeria

Rotimi¹

2021

Mustafa Kemal Üniversitesi Tarım Bilimleri Dergisi

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This study was carried out to investigate the carcass characteristics of male and female rabbits raised in the semi-arid condition. Methods and Results: Twenty-four (24) rabbits, comprising of 12 bucks and 12 does, were used for this study. At 12 weeks of age, the rabbits were weighed and slaughtered. Parameters measured include; pre-slaughter weight (kg), hot carcass weight (g), four primal cut weights (shoulder, ribs, loin and rump), internal organs weight (liver, lungs, kidneys, hearts, stomach and intestines). Sex had non-significant effects on the preslaughter, hot carcass and the four primal cuts weights (shoulder, ribs, loin and rump). Conclusion: Conclusively, sexual dimorphism existed in the weights of the internal organs such as; liver, lungs, kidneys and intestines where female rabbits had higher weights. However, the pre-slaughter, hot carcass, shoulder, rib, loin and rump weights were not significantly affected by sex, implying that any of the sex could be safely utilize for meat production. Pre-slaughter weight was positively correlated with the weights of hot carcass, shoulder, rib, loin and rump while negatively correlated with liver, stomach and intestine. Significance and Impact of Study: Pre-slaughter weight could be use as selection criterion for improvement of carcass quality in rabbits.

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Sexual Dimorphism in the Carcass Traits of Rabbits in Humid Tropics

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Comparison of exterior traits in selected giant and medium rabbit breeds

Comparison of exterior traits in selected giant and medium rabbit breeds

Carcass characteristics of rabbits raised in the semi-arid region of Nigeria

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