Rabbit

Intranasal atomization of ketamine, medetomidine and butorphanol in pet rabbits using a mucosal atomization device

A non-invasive method of drug delivery, intranasal atomization, has shown positive results in human medicine and in some animal species. The objective of this study was to evaluate the effects of intranasal atomization, compared to intramuscular administration, of a mix...

Year Published: 2023Topics: Anesthesia & Sedation, Drug/Substance AdministrationAnimal Type: Rabbit

Citation: Mauthe von Degerfeld, M., Serpieri, M., Bonaffini, G. et al. 2023. Intranasal atomization of ketamine, medetomidine and butorphanol in pet rabbits using a mucosal atomization device. Animals 13(13), 2076.

Physical injuries and hair corticosterone concentration in rabbit kits from single- and group-housed does kept on a commercial farm

In intense breeding programs, rabbits are exposed to numerous stress factors which could affect their welfare and health. It has been suggested that group housing is more comfortable for does and similar to the living conditions of European wild rabbits....

Year Published: 2023Topics: Rearing & Weaning, Social Housing & CompanionshipAnimal Type: Rabbit

Citation: Hube, D., Bill, J., Knop, E. S. et al. 2023. Physical injuries and hair corticosterone concentration in rabbit kits from single- and group-housed does kept on a commercial farm. Animals 13(2), 196.

Validating the use of box training as a refinement to rabbit handling

In the wild, rabbits are prey animals and so the act of being picked up and handled can be extremely stressful for them. Yet, the most used method of handling laboratory rabbits is to grasp the animal by the scruff,...

Year Published: 2023Topics: HandlingAnimal Type: Rabbit

Citation: Kinally, A., Onions, L., Glenn, S. 2023. Validating the use of box training as a refinement to rabbit handling. Animal Technology and Welfare 22(1), 35–40.

Effects of genotype and housing system on rabbit does’ aggressive behaviors and injuries in smallholding conditions

The objective of the study was to investigate the effects of housing (deep litter + concrete floor vs. deep litter + ground soil with the possibility to dig burrows), and genotype (Mecklenburg or Hyplus) on aggressive behaviour, social contacts, does'...

Year Published: 2023Topics: Housing, Social Housing & CompanionshipAnimal Type: Rabbit

Citation: Krunt, O., Zita, L., Kraus, A. et al. 2023. Effects of genotype and housing system on rabbit does' aggressive behaviors and injuries in smallholding conditions. Animals 13(8), 1357.

The spritztube: A new device for extraglottic intubation of rabbits

The Spritztube (ST) is an extraglottic airway device developed for humans. The aim of the study was to design an ST for rabbits and to evaluate its feasibility. The study was divided into two phases. Phase I: anatomical study on...

Year Published: 2023Topics: Cannulation, Catheterization, & IntubationAnimal Type: Rabbit

Citation: Lambertini, C., Grandis, A., De Silva, M. et al. 2023. The spritztube: A new device for extraglottic intubation of rabbits. Animals 13(1), 156.

Retrospective comparison of the effects of laryngeal mask and endotracheal tube on some cardio-respiratory variables in pet rabbits undergoing anaesthesia for elective gonadectomy

Endotracheal intubation in rabbits is challenging and supraglottic airway devices, such as laryngeal masks (LMA), represent an alternative as they are easy to insert, and do not stimulate the larynx requiring therefore a lighter plane of anaesthesia for their insertion...

Year Published: 2023Topics: Cannulation, Catheterization, & Intubation, Surgery & Post-OpAnimal Type: Rabbit

Citation: Bellini, L., Schrank, M., Veladiano, I. A. et al. 2023. Retrospective comparison of the effects of laryngeal mask and endotracheal tube on some cardio-respiratory variables in pet rabbits undergoing anaesthesia for elective gonadectomy. Acta Veterinaria Scandinavica 65(1), 10.

Review of rat (Rattus norvegicus), Mouse (Mus musculus), Guinea pig (Cavia procellus), and rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus) indicators for welfare assessment

The monitoring and assessment of animals is important for their health and welfare. The appropriate selection of multiple, validated, and feasible welfare assessment indicators is required to effectively identify compromises or improvements to animal welfare. Animal welfare indicators can be...

Year Published: 2023Topics: Welfare AssessmentAnimal Type: Guinea Pig, Mouse, Rabbit, Rat, Rodent

Citation: Cohen, S., Ho, C. 2023. Review of rat (Rattus norvegicus), Mouse (Mus musculus), Guinea pig (Cavia procellus), and rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus) indicators for welfare assessment. Animals 13(13), 2167.

Assessment of 2 hair removal methods in New Zealand white rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus)

Rabbits are frequently used as surgical models in research. However, studies assessing the effects of various hair removal methods on wound healing and surgical site infection (SSI) in rabbits are sparse. Here we evaluated the effects of 2 hair removal...

Year Published: 2022Topics: Surgery & Post-OpAnimal Type: Rabbit

Citation: LeFors, J. E., Anderson, L. M., Hanson, M. A. et al. 2022. Assessment of 2 hair removal methods in New Zealand white rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus). JAALAS 61(3), 296-303.

Use of gnawing hay blocks: Effects on productive performance, behavior and reactivity of growing rabbits kept in parks with different sex-group compositions

To improve animal welfare in collective park housing systems, this study assessed the effects of the provision of gnawing hay blocks and the group composition (F: females, M: males, FM: mixed sex) on performance, behavior, and reactivity of 288 growing...

Year Published: 2022Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Rabbit

Citation: Birolo, M., Trocino, A., Zuffellato, A. et al. 2022. Use of gnawing hay blocks: Effects on productive performance, behavior and reactivity of growing rabbits kept in parks with different sex-group compositions. Animals 12(9), 1212.

Evaluating pain and analgesia effectiveness following routine castration in rabbits using behavior and facial expressions

Prevention of pain in rabbits is a priority for both welfare and validity of scientific data. We aimed to determine if the rabbit grimace scale (RbtGS) could be used as a viable, rapid assessment tool in two breeds of rabbit,...

Year Published: 2022Topics: AnalgesiaAnimal Type: Rabbit

Citation: Miller, A. L., Clarkson, J. M., Quigley, C. et al. 2022. Evaluating pain and analgesia effectiveness following routine castration in rabbits using behavior and facial expressions. Frontiers in Veterinary Science 9, 782486.