Information Resources on the Care and Welfare of Rabbits


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Abello, M.M. (2002). How to raise rabbits. Agriculture 6 (4): 12-13, ISSN: 0118-8577.
Keywords: rabbit meat, hides and skins, leather, breeds, feeding, housing, diseases, marketing, animal products, processed animal products.

Agriculture and Resource Management Council of Australia and New Zealand. (1997). Australian Standard for Hygienic Production of Rabbit Meat for Human Consumption. Agriculture and Resource Management Council of Australia and New Zealand; Standing Committee on Agriculture and Resource Management; Animal Health Committee; Sub-Committee on Veterinary Public Health, CSIRO Publishing: Collingwood, Vic., 37 p., SCARM Report; no. 59, ISBN: 0643059881.
NAL Call Number: HD9438.R4A8 1997
Keywords: meat industry, trade, meat inspection.

Association Française de Cuniculture. (1998). Abstracts of the communications presented during the 7th French Rabbit Days. Lyon, May 13-14, 1998. World Rabbit Science 6 (Special Issue): 1-38, ISSN: 0984-7847.
Keywords: proceedings, meat animals, genetics, reproduction, nutrition, diseases, meat production, animal welfare, feeding, diseases.

Association Francaise de Cuniculture. (2001). 26th Symposium of the ASESCU, Aveiro, Portugal, 23-24 May 2001. World Rabbit Science 9 (3): 117-122, ISSN: 1257-5011.
Keywords: nutrition, pathology, production, animal welfare.

Bayans, M. (1998). Some Preferred Techniques for the Laboratory Rabbit Produced by CALAS/ASCAL. Canadian Association for Laboratory Animal Science (CALAS): Winnipeg: CALAS, [Video] 17 min.
NAL Call Number: Videocassette no. 2792
Abstract: Shows basic techniques for humane treatment of laboratory rabbits.
Keywords: laboratory animals, humane techniques, animal welfare.

Bennett, B.; Burns, D. (2001). Storey’s Guide to Raising Rabbits. Storey Books: Pownal, Vt., 245 p., ISBN: 1580172601.
NAL Call Number: SF453.B462 2001
Keywords: breeding, selection, housing, space requirements, birthing techniques, feeding, behavior, health concerns.

Callou, C. (2003). De la garenne au clapier: Etude archeozoologique du lapin en Europe Occidentale. [From the rabbit warren to the hutch: Zooarchaeological study of the rabbit in Western Europe.] Memoires du Museum National d'Histoire Naturelle 2003: 189: 1-352, ISSN: 1243-4442.
Keywords: history, natural migration, genetics, palaeogenetics, parasitology, historiography, diachronic maps, skeleto-morphological analysis.

Carpenter, J.W. (1995). Caring for rabbits: an overview and formulary. Veterinary Medicine 90 (4): 340-364.
NAL Call Number: 41.8 M69
Keywords: anatomy, physiology, normal values, rabbit feeding.

Crow, S.E.; Walshaw, S.O. (1997). Manual of Clinical Procedures in the Dog, Cat, and Rabbit. 2nd ed., Lippincott-Raven: NY, 323 p.
NAL Call Number: SF991.C76 1997
Keywords: dogs, cats, rabbits, veterinary clinical pathology, diagnosis, therapy, restraint, anesthesia, surgical technique, medical management, precautions, complications, equipment needs.

Damerow, G. (2002). Barnyard in Your Backyard a Beginner’s Guide to Raising Chickens, Ducks, Geese, Rabbits, Goats, Sheep, and Cattle. Storey Books: North Adams, MA, 408 p.
NAL Call Number: SF61.B348 2002
Keywords: housing, land requirements, feeding guidelines, health, care, husbandry, products, milk, wool, eggs.

de Blas, C.; Wiseman, J. (1998). The Nutrition of the Rabbit. CAB International, New York, 344 p., ISBN: 085199279X.
NAL Call Number: SF454.N88 1998
Keywords: production, reproductive performance, growth, intensive production systems, small scale production systems, economics, developing countries, high fiber diets, meat, digestive physiology, nutrient/energy allowances, feed formulation, digestive system, fat, sugars, protein, pathology, climatic environment, pet rabbit nutrition, nutritional recommendations for Angora rabbits.

Dean, H.P.; Barthold, S.W. (2001). Pathology of Laboratory Rodents and Rabbits. 2nd ed., Iowa State University Press, Ames, IA, 315 p., ISBN: 0813825512.
NAL Call Number: SF996.5.P47 2001
Keywords: laboratory animals, rodents, mice, rats, guinea pigs, hamsters, rabbits, gerbils, disease, pathology, histology, diagnosis, reference text, transgenic animals.

Flecknell, P.A. (2000). BSAVA Manual of Rabbit Medicine and Surgery. British Small Animal Veterinary Association (BSAVA): Quedgeley, Gloucester, 148 p.
NAL Call Number: SF997.5.R2B75 2000
Keywords: pets, veterinary manual, management, husbandry, housing, behavior, handling, restraint, diseases, clinical chemistry, biology, medical conditions, surgery, anesthesia, therapeutics, dentistry, euthanasia.

Foster, M. (1999). Australian Farmed Rabbit Prospects for Industry Development: a Report for the Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation. Rural Industries Research and Development Corp: Barton, ACT, 40 p., RIRDC publication; no. 99/89, ISBN: 0642579040.
NAL Call Number: HD9438.R4A845 1999
Keywords: meat industry, economics, rabbit farming, rural development, Australia.

Gendron, K.; Earle-Bridges, M. (2000). The Rabbit Handbook. Barron’s Educational Series: New York, 135 p., ISBN: 0764112465.
NAL Call Number: SF453.G36 2000
Keywords: pets, health, care, breeds, feeding, housing, high quality illustrations, full-color photos, instructive line.

Girling, S. (2003). Veterinary Nursing of Exotic Pets. Blackwell Publishing, Oxford, UK, 314 p., ISBN: 1-40510-747-2 314.
Keywords: pets, birds, rodents, hamsters, mice, amphibians, reptiles, rabbits, anatomy, diseases, housing, husbandry, nutrition, animal physiology, exotics, restraint of animals, handling.

Guidry, V.P. (2001). Rabbits: the Key to Understanding Your Rabbit. Bow Tie Press: Irvine, CA., 184 p., ISBN: 1889540730.
NAL Call Number: SF453.G855 2001
Keywords: pet, care, husbandry, breeds, historical facts, resource guide, emergency first aid, activities.

Harcourt-Brown, F.; Whitwell, K. (2003). Rabbits and hares. In: BSAVA Manual of Wildife Casualties, Mullineaux, E.; Best, D.; Cooper, J.E. (Eds.), British Small Animal Veterinary Association: Quedgeley, p. 109-122, ISBN: 0905214633.
Keywords: Lepus europaeus, Lepus timidus, Oryctolagus cuniculus, care, disease, parasites, diagnosis, treatment, pathology.

Harcourt-Brown, F.; Harcourt-Brown, N.H. (2002). Textbook of Rabbit Medicine. Butterworth-Heinemann: Oxford; Boston, 410 p., ISBN: 0750640022.
NAL Call Number: SF997.5.R2H37 2002
Keywords: pets, veterinary medicine, diseases, diagnosis, treatment, husbandry, behavior, nutrition.

Harkness, J.E.; Wagner, J.E. (1995). The Biology and Medicine of Rabbits and Rodents. 4th ed., Williams and Wilkens: Baltimore, MD, 372 p., ISBN: 0683039199.
NAL Call Number: SF996.5.H37 1995
Keywords: laboratory animals, rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, gerbils, mice, rats, biology, medicine, husbandry, disease, veterinary resource.

Hillyer, E.V.; Quesenberry, K.E. (1997). Ferrets, Rabbits and Rodents Clinical Medicine and Surgery. W.B. Saunders: Philadelphia, PA, 432 p., ISBN: 0721640230.
NAL Call Number: SF997.5.F47F47 1997
Keywords: ferret, rabbits, rodents, veterinary reference, anatomy, physiology, care, husbandry, diseases, surgery, anesthesia, analgesia, drug formulary, preventive medicine, health maintenance.

Hrapkiewicz, K.; Medina, L.; Holmes, D.D. (1998). Clinical Medicine of Small Mammals and Primates: an Introduction, 2nd ed., 277 p., Manson Publishing Ltd.: London, United Kingdom, ISBN: 1-874545-95-2.
Keywords: rabbits, mice, rats, gerbils, hamsters, guineapigs, ferrets, primates, veterinary medicine, husbandry, drug therapy, drug dosages, anesthetics, laboratory animals, diseases.

Kelsey-Wood, D. (1999). Choosing a Small Mammal: All about Hamsters, Ferrets, Guinea Pigs, Sugar Gliders, Rabbits and More. T.F.H. Publications: Neptune City, NJ, 64 p., ISBN: 0793830192.
NAL Call Number: SF413.K46 1999
Keywords: pets, care, health, husbandry, color photos.

King, J.O.L. (1999). Rabbits. In: Management and Welfare of Farm Animals: UFAW Farm Handbook, 4th ed., pp. 167-178, Universities Federation for Animal Welfare: United Kingdom ISBN: 1-900630-00-1.
NAL Call Number: SF61.M35 1999
Keywords: UK rabbit industry, natural history and behavior, reproductive physiology, nutrition, handling, health, housing types, caging, waste disposal, breeding stock management, mating, pregnancy diagnosis, parturient behavior, fostering, food and water consumption, weaning, stockmanship, transport, slaughter, meat production, pelt production, wool production.

Laber-Laird, K.; Swindle, M.M.; Flecknell, P.A. (1996). Handbook of Rodent and Rabbit Medicine: Pergamon Veterinary Handbook Series. Pergamon: Oxford; Tarrytown, NY, 278 p., ISBN: 0080425046,
NAL Call Number: SF997.5.R2H36 1996
Keywords: rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, chinchillas, mice, rats, gerbils, nutrition, infectious diseases, anesthesia, metabolic diseases, parasitic infection, anesthesia, analgesia, surgical procedures, drug dosages.

Lebas, F. (1999). Abstracts of the Communications presented during the 8th French Rabbit Days Paris, June 9-10, 1999. World Rabbit Science 7 (Special issue): 1-35, ISSN: 0984-7847.
Keywords: pathology, animal welfare, animal housing, etiology, respiratory diseases, zinc, breeding, behavior, nutrition, growth, meat production, diets, genetics, reproduction, Pasteurella, Klebsiella, mycoplasma, Escherichia coli.

Lebas, F.; Coudert, P.; De Rochambeau, H.; Thebault, R.G. (1997). The Rabbit: Husbandry, Health and Production, FAO (Food & Agriculture Organization), Animal Production and Health Division: Rome, Italy, 205 p., ISBN- 92-5-103441-9.
Online: http://www.fao.org/docrep/t1690E/t1690E00.htm
Keywords: husbandry, production, health, nutrition, feeding, reproduction, breeds, breeding, housing, rabbit meat, hides and skins, hair, rural development, diseases, animal products, meat, production, socioeconomic development.

Lebas, F. (1996). Proceedings of the 6th World Rabbit Congress July 9-12, 1996, Toulouse, France. Association francaise de cuniculture: Lempdes, France, 3 volumes.
NAL Call Number: SF453.W67 1996
Keywords: nutrition, wool and fur, reproduction, genetics and selection, general physiology, ethology, welfare, pathology, prophylaxis, growth, meat, management, production.

Löliger, H.C. (1996). Outline of recommendations for appropriate domestic rabbit management in accordance with animal protection and welfare considerations. World Rabbit Science 4 (2): 101-103, ISSN: 0984-7847.
Keywords: housing, farming, disease prevention, animal welfare.

Mattes, S. (1997). 10. Symposium sur le logement et les maladies des lapins, des animaux a fourrure et des animaux de compagnie, Celle (Allemagne), 14-15 mai 1997. [Symposium on Housing and Diseases of Rabbits, Furbearing Animals and Pet Animals, Celle (Germany), May 14-15, 1997.] World Rabbit Science 5 (4): 129-133, ISSN: 1257-5011.
Keywords: sexual reproduction, breeding, nutrition, feeding, physiology, management, broiler production, fattening, carcass quality, fur production, Angora.

Matthes, S. (2001). Resumes des papiers concernant le lapin presentes au cours du 12. Symposium sur le logement et les maladies du lapin, des animaux fourrure et des animaux de compagnie. [Abstracts of the papers dealing with rabbits presented during the 12. Symposium on Housing and Diseases of Rabbits, Furbearing Animals and Pet Animals.] World Rabbit Science 9 (3): 123-133, ISSN: 1257-5011.
Keywords: reproduction, nutrition, behavior, animal welfare, housing, dressing percentage, diseases, disease control, carcass composition, carcasses, husbandry, meeting abstracts.

Matthes, S. (2001). 12. Arbeitstagung uber Haltung und Krankheiten der Kaninchen, Pelztiere und Heimtiere 9.-10. Mai 2001 in Celle: in Zusammenarbeit mit der World Rabbit Science Association und dem Institut fur Tierzucht und Tierverhalten der FAL / Leitung. [12th Symposium on Housing and Diseases of Rabbits, Furbearing Animals and Pet Animals.] Deutsche Veterinarmedizinische Gesellschaft: Giessen, Germany, 305 p., ISBN: 3935747020.
NAL Call Number: SF402.3.A7 2001
Keywords: disease, housing, care, production, German and English language.

McNitt, J.I. (2000). Rabbit Production. 8th ed., Interstate Publishers: Danville, Ill., 493 p., ISBN: 0813431670.
NAL Call Number: SF453.R225 2000
Keywords: history, taxonomy, domestication, production around the world, breeds, facilities, housing, management, economics, nutrition, feeding, diseases, health, reproduction, behavior, genetics, breeding systems, genetic selection, herd improvement, coat color genetics, showing, pet rabbits, animal welfare, small farm development, production in developing countries, Rex fur production, Angora wool production, meat production, slaughter, meat and skin preparation, marketing rabbits and rabbit products.

Meredith, A.; Crossley, D.A. (2002). Rabbits. In: BSAVA Manual of Exotic Pets, Meredith, A.; Redrobe, S. (Eds.), 4th ed., pp. 76-92, British Small Animal Veterinary Association: Quedgeley, UK, ISBN: 0-905214-47-1.
NAL Call Number: SF981.B78 2002
Keywords: anesthesia, analgesics, behavior, breeding, housing, biology, dental caries, dentition, diagnostic techniques, diet, digestive tract, drug formulations, drug therapy, handling, nutritional support, sex differences, surgery, surgical operations, tooth diseases, trauma.

Orcutt, C.J. (2001). Rabbits: basic handling and techniques. Proceedings of the North American Veterinary Conference. In the volume: Small Animal and Exotics 15: 884-885. Part of a three volume set. Meeting held January 13-17, 2001 in Orlando, Florida.
NAL Call Number: SF605 N672.
Keywords: restraint, calming methods, venipuncture, administering medications, antibiotic use, sedation, anesthesia, trimming teeth.

Pavia, A. (2003). Rabbits for Dummies. Wiley Publishing: NewYork, NY, 294 p., ISBN: 076450861X.
NAL Call Number: SF453.P3823 2003
Keywords: pets, care, housing, husbandry, feeding, health, behavior, training.

Periquet, J.C. (1998). Le lapin. [The rabbit.] Editions Rustica: Paris, 127 p., ISBN- 284038230X.
NAL Call Number: SF453.P472 1998
Keywords: breeds, production, genetics, French language.

Reich, E. (1995). Morpho- und Histometrische Untersuchungen an Ruckenmark und Unterschenkelknochen Verschiedener Genotypen von Punktscheckenkaninchen (Oryctolagus cuniculus F. Dom.) ein Beitrag zur Klarung der Pathogenese des Megacolon-syndroms Homozygoter Weissschecken. [Morphometrical and Histometrical Study of Spinal Cord and Bones of Shanks in Spotted Rabbits of Different Genotypes: a Contribution to Elucidate the Pathogenesis of the Megacolon-syndrome of Homozygous Spotted Rabbits.] Tierarztliche Hochschule Hannover, West Germany, 94 p.
NAL Call Number: DISS F1995156
Keywords: doctoral thesis, German language, veterinary science.

Richardson, V.C.G. (2000). Rabbits Health, Husbandry, and Diseases, Blackwell Science: Oxford; Malden, MA, 178 p.
NAL Call Number: SF997.5 R2R335 2000
Keywords: diseases, health, husbandry, nutrition, clinical examination, skin, reproductive system, neonatal rabbit, urinary system, respiratory system, digestive system, musculoskeletal system, teeth, head and neck, neurological and neuromuscular disorders, viral diseases, behavior, anesthesia, surgery, drugs and treatments, zoonotic aspects.

Sandford, J.C. (1996). The Domestic Rabbit. 5th ed., Blackwell Science: Oxford; Cambridge, MA, 278 p., ISBN: 0632038942.
NAL Call Number: SF453.S33 1996
Keywords: pets, breeds, history, color photos, handling, management, housing, equipment, nutrition, feeding, reproduction, breeding, genetics, commercial rabbit industry, biology, welfare, health, disease.

Shingleton, B. (2001). Exotic species: rodents and rabbits. In: Pre-Veterinary Nursing Textbook, Masters, J.; Bowden, C. (Eds.), pp. 99-119, ISBN: 0-7506-4694-2, Butterworth-Heinemann Ltd: Oxford, United Kingdom.
Keywords: chinchillas, gerbils, guineapigs, hamsters, mice, rabbits, rats anatomy, housing, breeding, digestive system, nutrient requirements, restraint of animals, sex determination.

Spaulding, C.E.; Clay, J. (1998). Veterinary Guide for Animal Owners Cattle, Goats, Sheep, Horses, Pigs, Poultry, Rabbits, Dogs, Cats. Rodale Press: Emmaus, Pa., 432 p., ISBN: 0875969674.
NAL Call Number: SF745.S63 1998
Keywords: practical reference, care, management, housing, feeding, restraint, breeding, kindling, abcesses, cannibalism, coccidiosis, conjunctivitis, ear mites, enteritis, heat exhaustion, hutch burn, lice, mange, mastitis, pneumonia, ringworm, snuffles, sore hocks, wet dewlap, worms.

Suckow, M.A.; Brammer, D.W.; Rush, H.G.; Chrisp, C.E. (2002). Biology and diseases of rabbits. In: Laboratory Animal Medicine, Fox, J.G.; Anderson, L.C. ; Loew, F.M.; Quimby, F.W. (Eds.), Academic Press: London, United Kingdom, 2nd ed., pp. 329-364, ISBN: 0-12-263951-0.
Keywords: animal welfare, bacterial diseases, biology, parasites, viral diseases.

Swartz, H.A.; Vogt, D.W. (1995). Raising Rabbits for Beginners. University of Missouri System Lincoln University, Agriculture and Extension Information Center: Jefferson City, MO, 22 p.
NAL Call Number: SF453.S932 1995
Keywords: production, reproduction, breeding stock, housing, equipment, care, feed, feeding, breeding, record keeping, diseases, slaughter, dressing.

Taylor, D. (1999). Rabbit Handbook. Sterling Pub: New York, 128 p., ISBN: 0806978074.
NAL Call Number: SF453.T285 1999
Keywords: pets, breeds, history, care, behavior, biology, housing, health.

Thompson, H.V.; King, C.M. (1994). The European Rabbit: the History and Biology of a Successful Colonizer. Oxford University Press: Oxford, New York, 245 p., ISBN: 0198576110.
Keywords: comprehensive works, history, biology, colonizing species, Europe.

Warren, D.M. (1995). Small Animal Care and Management. Delmar Publishers: Albany, NY, 448 p., ISBN: 0-8273-4557-7.
Keywords: cats, rabbits, hamsters, gerbils, rats, mice, guineapigs, chinchillas, ferrets, amphibia, reptiles, birds, dogs, domestic animals, pets, fish, classification, history, careers, veterinarians, veterinary medicine, technicians, feeding, training, grooming, breeds, diseases, housing, reproduction, zootechny, husbandry.

Wenzel, U.D.; Albert, G. (1996). Rabbit Diseases. Deutscher Landwirtschaftsverlag: Berlin, 112 p., ISBN: 3331007110.
NAL Call Number: SF997.5.R2W46 1996
Keywords: diseases, German language.

Willard, M.D.; Tvedten, H. (2004). Small Animal Clinical Diagnosis by Laboratory Methods. 4th ed., W.B. Saunders Title, 448 p. ISBN: 0721689035.
NAL Call Number: SF991.S59 2004
Keywords: laboratory tests, techniques, interpretation, blood count and bone marrow examination, erythrocyte, leukocyte disorders, hemostatic abnormalities, serum chemistries, point of care instruments, electrolyte and acid-based disorders,urinary disorders, endocrine, metabolic, and lipid disorders, gastrointestinal disorders, fluid accumulation disorders, respiratory disorders, immunologic disorders, reproductive disorders, neurologic disorders, infectious disease, cytology of neoplastic and inflammatory masses, diagnostic toxicology, therapeutic drug monitoring appendices, listing of referral laboratories, reference values, color illustrations, appendices, tables.

World Rabbit Science Association (Allemagne). (1999). Resumes des papiers traitant du lapin presentes au 2. Symposium sur l’elevage et les maladies des lapins, des animaux a fourrure et des animaux de compagnie. Celle (Allemagne), 19-20 mai 1999. [Abstracts of papers dealing with rabbits presented during the 2. Symposium on Housing and Diseases of Rabbits, Furbearing Animals and Pet Animals. Celle (Germany), 19-20 May 1999.] World Rabbit Science 7 (3): 115-124, ISSN- 1257-501.
Keywords: breeding, feeding, nutrition, animal welfare, behavior, housing, temperature preference, diseases, disease control, production, husbandry.

World Rabbit Science Association (Allemagne). (1996). [9. Symposium sur l'elevage et les maladies des lapins, des animaux a fourrure et des animaux de compagnie [Celle (Allemagne), 10-11 mai 1995 [9. Symposium on Housing and Diseases of Rabbits, Furbearing Animals and Fancy Pet Animals (Celle (Germany), May 10-11, 1995).] World Rabbit Science 4 (1): 1-10, ISSN: 1257-5011.
Keywords: breeds, New Zealand White, Pannon White, Danish White, meat animals, fur bearing animals, pets, husbandry, physiology, reproduction, feeding, diseases, housing, slatted floors.

Wrede, B. (1999). Vergleichsuntersuchungen zur Inhalationsanasthesie mit Isofluran oder Sevofluran beim Kaninchen. [Comparison of Inhalation Anaesthesia with Isoflurane or Sevoflurane in Rabbits.] Tierarztliche Hochschule Hannover: West Germany, 195 p.
NAL Call Number: DISS F1999053.
Keywords: dissertation, anesthesia, isoflurane, sevoflurane, comparison.


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