Rabbit

Hair cortisol concentrations in New Zealand white rabbits subjected to surgery

The aim of this study was to assess hair cortisol concentrations in New Zealand white rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus) that were subjected to relocation and surgery to evaluate HPA-axis activity; in addition, we used this marker of cortisol secretion to evaluate...

Year Published: 2018Topics: Relocation & TransportAnimal Type: Rabbit

Citation: Peric, T., Comin, A., Corazzin, M., et al. 2018. Hair cortisol concentrations in New Zealand white rabbits subjected to surgery. Animal Welfare 27(1), 13-20.

A meta-analysis on the effects of the housing environment on the behaviour, mortality, and performance of growing rabbits

Although the number of rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus) produced in Europe is important, they are under-represented in welfare research. Studies on the effects of housing conditions have focused on performance and mortality. We conducted a meta-analysis to further understand the impact...

Year Published: 2017Topics: Environmental Enrichment, Housing, Husbandry & ManagementAnimal Type: Rabbit

Citation: Sommerville, R., Ruiz, R., Averós, X. 2017. A meta-analysis on the effects of the housing environment on the behaviour, mortality, and performance of growing rabbits. Animal Welfare 26(2), 223-238.

Social behaviour of an experimental colony of wild rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus L.)

Description of natural social behaviors and social relationships in rabbits.

Year Published: 1958Animal Type: Rabbit

Citation: Mykytowycz, R. 1958. Social behaviour of an experimental colony of wild rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus L.) 1. Establishment of the colony. CSIRO Wildlife Research 3, 7-25.

Effect of person

The procedures which we have used in testing the Effect of Person are as follows: 1. The person enters the room, stands in the doorway for 10 sec., then approaches the animal, and after 30 sec. pets the animal by...

Year Published: 1966Topics: Human-Animal InteractionAnimal Type: Cat, Dog, Guinea Pig, Macaque, Nonhuman Primate, Rabbit, Rodent

Citation: Gantt, W. H., Newton, J. E. O., Royer, F. L. et al. 1966. Effect of person. Conditional Reflex 1, 18-35.

Effects of handling and social isolation upon the rabbit’s behaviour

Gentle, frequent handling of young rabbits increases general activity while buffering emotionality.

Year Published: 1972Animal Type: Rabbit

Citation: Anderson, C. O., Denenberg, V. H., Zarrow, M. X. 1972. Effects of handling and social isolation upon the rabbit's behaviour. Behaviour 43, 165-175.

Behavioral effects of handling rabbits in infancy

Handling of pups increased open-field activity.

Year Published: 1973Animal Type: Rabbit

Citation: Denenberg, V. H., Wyly, M. V., Burns, J. K. et al. 1973. Behavioral effects of handling rabbits in infancy. Physiology and Behavior 10, 1001-1004.

Spontaneous death in rabbits resulting from gastric trichobezoars

Hairball formation in humans occurs most frequently in emotionally disturbed females below the age of 30. It is possible that individual caging of rabbits over long periods of time could affect their psychological health and bring about abnormal grooming habits,...

Year Published: 1974Animal Type: Rabbit

Citation: Wagner, J. L., Hackel, D. B., Samsell, A. G. 1974. Spontaneous death in rabbits resulting from gastric trichobezoars. Laboratory Animal Science 24, 826-830.

The effects of handling in infancy on behavioral states in the rabbit

Handling significantly affected the organization of behavioral states and open-field performance.

Year Published: 1977Animal Type: Rabbit

Citation: Denenberg, V. H., DeSantis, D., Waite, S. et al. 1977. The effects of handling in infancy on behavioral states in the rabbit. Physiology and Behavior 18, 553-557.

Social environment as a factor of diet induced atherosclerosis

Rabbits were fed a high-cholesterol diet to induce atherosclerosis. Animals who received special attention from a person (frequent handling, petting, playing, gentle vocalization) showed a markedly lower incidence of atheroslerosis than subjects who received no extra attention.

Year Published: 1980Topics: Human-Animal InteractionAnimal Type: Rabbit

Citation: Nerem, R. M., Levensque, M. J., Cornhill, J. F. 1980. Social environment as a factor of diet induced atherosclerosis. Science 208, 1475-1476.

Effects of early handling in the domestic rabbit

Rabbits handled from birth to 3 weeks of age showed a reduction in fearfulness toward humans.

Year Published: 1983Animal Type: Rabbit

Citation: Metz, J. H. M. 1983/84. Effects of early handling in the domestic rabbit. Applied Animal Ethology [Applied Animal Behaviour Science] 11, 86-87 (Abstract).