The comparison of the selected morphometric traits in three medium-sized rabbit breeds

Šimek, Vlastimil; Sedláková, Michaela; Softić, Almira; Zapletal, D.

doi:10.15414/afz.2019.22.04.138-143

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“…The rabbit type is a very important position in which we evaluate the traits that often define the very exterior essence of the breed. The frame of: the body, limbs, exhibition posture, sexual expression, ears and head are evaluated [7]. In the group of Ni rabbits, up to 15.2 % of the animals had a longer, narrower or shorter body.…”

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“…Determining the breeding value of rabbits by assessing the exterior at various exhibitions has always been a major issue. The breeding efforts of any species of animals require certain limits that set the trend for the given field [7]. Standards of breeds serve as parameters that help the breeders to achieve the optimum appearance in order to get as close as possible to the dreamed-of ideal of the breed.…”

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Evaluation of Exterior Faults in Selected Slovak Rabbit Breeds

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The aim of this study was to evaluate the exterior faults in selected Slovak breeds of rabbits of different colour varieties according to a current Book of Rabbit Standards. Of 336 rabbits from 9 exhibitions organized in the territory of the Slovak and Czech Republics, 2 national medium-sized breeds of Liptov Bold-Spotted Rabbit (270 pcs) and Nitra Rabbit (66 pcs) were selected. The qualities and exterior faults of typical breed traits were evaluated in seven positions including: weight, shape, type, coat, top colour (eventually markings), under-colour (eventually intermediate colour), condition and health. Our evaluations showed that the most common exterior faults in these categories were in the: positions, shape, type, coat, and top-colour. In the shape position there were found significant exterior faults, such as slightly protruding hips with slanting rump, and worse legs position with loose skin on the body. In the type position, the faults observed in all selected breeds included: narrow chest, body too lean or too long, more delicate head with ears too fine and longer. The coat was usually thick and less elastic with a lighter under-colour at the base of the skin and non-sharply defined intermediate colour. In the top colour position of evaluated breeds there were numerous deficiencies involving uneven, and incomplete colour, and significant faults in the drawing. The data obtained in this study were innovative, as they represented a new approach that may help to characterize the Slovak breeds of rabbits included in this study and to select individuals with the best exterior traits towards improving the quality of these breeds.

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Evaluation of Exterior Faults in Selected Slovak Rabbit Breeds

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“…The advantage of breeding rabbits is that they are easy to raise, as they breed easily and give birth in less time than other traditional farm animals, with a short gestation period average of 30-31 d. Purebred rabbit breeds can possess good growth, sufficient feed efficiency and an early marketing age, but the performance traits vary depending on the specific breed. In particular, the selected medium-sized breeds show good growth rate, morphometric traits and slaughter characteristics and can be considered as an alternative genepool for meat production, mainly in small-scale stocks and farms (Zita et al, 2010;Chodová et al, 2014;Tůmová et al, 2014;Rafay and Parkányi, 2016;Šimek et al, 2019). World Rabbit Sci.…”

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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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The comparison of the selected morphometric traits in three medium-sized rabbit breeds

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Evaluation of Exterior Faults in Selected Slovak Rabbit Breeds

Evaluation of Exterior Faults in Selected Slovak Rabbit Breeds

Comparison of exterior traits in selected giant and medium rabbit breeds

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