Rabbit

Housing and welfare of rabbits: More questions than answers

Year Published: 2007Animal Type: Rabbit

Citation: Mirabalto L. 2007. Housing and welfare of rabbits: More questions than answers. Productions Animales. 20;59-64.

Effect of cage density and sex on growth, food utilization and some stress parameters of young rabbits

The aim of the experiment was to study the effects of cage density (1, 3 and 5 rabbits per cage) and sex (male and female) on stress parameters of young rabbits. A total of 90 (45 male and 45 female)...

Year Published: 2007Topics: Stocking DensityAnimal Type: Rabbit

Citation: Onbasilar, E. E., Onbasilar, Í. 2007. Effect of cage density and sex on growth, food utilization and some stress parameters of young rabbits. Scandinavian Journal of Laboratory Animal Science 34(3),189-195.

Refining Rabbit Care: A Resource for Those Working With Rabbits in Research

The report sets out how to provide: optimal enclosure characteristicsand size; social housing; solid flooring and substrate; raised areas; refuges; gnawing objects and dietary enrichment; positive interaction with humans; toys and objects to manipulate; for the special needs of breeding...

Year Published: 2008Topics: Environmental Enrichment, Housing, Human-Animal Interaction, Husbandry & Management, Natural Behavior, Relocation & Transport, Social Housing & CompanionshipAnimal Type: Rabbit

Citation: Hawkins, P., Hubrecht, R., Buckwell, A. et al. 2008. Refining Rabbit Care: A Resource for Those Working With Rabbits in Research. UFAW/RSPCA: Southwater, UK, 27 pp.

Introducing Rabbits: Bonding Techniques for Matchmakers (DVD)

Year Published: 2008Animal Type: Rabbit

Citation: Harriman, M. 2008. Introducing Rabbits: Bonding Techniques for Matchmakers (DVD). Drollery Press., Alameda, CA.

Rabbit Enrichment and Exercise Program

Enrichment options for single-caged rabbits are described.

Year Published: 2008Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Rabbit

Citation: Griese, C. 2008. Rabbit Enrichment and Exercise Program. Tech Talk [The Newsletter for Laboratory Animal Science Technicians] 13(4), 8.

Behaviour of growing rabbits under various housing conditions

The aim of this research was to assess the effects of environmental variables (group size, stocking density, floor type, environmental enrichment) on behaviour as a welfare indicator of growing rabbits. Two experiments were carried out with Pannon White rabbits. In...

Year Published: 2008Topics: Environmental Enrichment, Housing, Social Housing & Companionship, Stocking DensityAnimal Type: Rabbit

Citation: Princz, Z., Dalle Zotte, A., Radnai, I. et al. 2008. Behaviour of growing rabbits under various housing conditions. Applied Animal Behaviour Science 111(3-4), 342-356.

Effect of cage height on the welfare of growing rabbits

Examining the rabbits' preference, ear lesions connected to aggressive behaviour and production (indicators of well being) it can be concluded that the commonly used 30-35 cm high cages are satisfactory for the growing rabbits.

Year Published: 2008Animal Type: Rabbit

Citation: Princz, Z., Radnai, I., et al. 2008. Effect of cage height on the welfare of growing rabbits. Applied Animal Behaviour Science 114, 284-295.

The effect of pen size and an enrichment structure (elevated platform) on the performances and behaviour of fattenting rabbits

The use of the platform appears to depend upon the amount of space available; in a large pen, an elevated platform can be utilised as an exercise structure while in a small pen it was used more as simply extra...

Year Published: 2008Topics: Environmental Enrichment, HousingAnimal Type: Rabbit

Citation: Postollec, G., Boilletot, E., Maurice, R. et al. 2008. The effecto of pen size and an enrichment structure (elevated platform) on the performances and behaviour of fattenting rabbits. Animal Welfare 17, 53-59.

Socialization of Dutch Belted Rabbits for Use in Research

This program includes adaptation to common handling procedures, environmental enrichment devices, and othe materials encountered in the laboratory. .. At seven weeks of age, the rabbits are paired with a partner for two weeks.

Year Published: 2008Topics: Environmental Enrichment, Handling, Social Housing & CompanionshipAnimal Type: Rabbit

Citation: Pritt, S., Wood, J., Fetter, B. et al. 2008. Socialization of Dutch Belted Rabbits for Use in Research. Tech Talk [The Newsletter for Laboratory Animal Science Technicians] 13(4), 1-3.

Novel food items as environmental enrichment for rodents and rabbits

This column discusses the use of novel dietary supplements as environmental enrichment for rodents and rabbits. Items are commercially available from lab animal supply companies. The purpose of enrichment is to encourage behaviors that are appropriate for a particular species...

Year Published: 2009Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Chinchilla, Gerbil, Guinea Pig, Hamster, Mouse, Other Rodent, Rabbit, Rat, Rodent

Citation: Brown, C. 2009. Novel food items as environmental enrichment for rodents and rabbits. Lab Animal 38(4), 119-120.