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Ferrets, 2006
USDA. NAL. Animal Welfare Information Center.
Provides a comprehensive view of the literature published on the care, housing, health, welfare, etc. of ferrets.
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White RabbitRabbits, 2005
USDA. NAL. Animal Welfare Information Center.
This bibliography contains information on rabbits and covers topics including health, behavior, and laboratory and clinical techniques.
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ratRodents, 2006
USDA. NAL. Animal Welfare Information Center.
This information resource was developed to help researchers provide better conditions for their animals and their research, and to assist in complying with the requirements of the Animal Welfare Act.
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Guinea pigPetEducation.com
Drs. Foster & Smith.
Extensive species specific animal care information on Ferrets and Small Pets (guinea pigs, gerbils, hamsters, mice, rats, rabbits, chinchillas, hedgehogs and sugar gliders).
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RabbitsAmerican Rabbit Breeders Association
American Rabbit Breeders Association, Inc.
Provides information for the commercial and general rabbit enthusiast including judging, registrars, shows, photos of breeds, links to breed clubs, publications on raising rabbits, rabbitry directory, and processors.
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Rabbits, 1994
USDA. NAL. Animal Welfare Information Center.
A bibliography of literature published on the housing, husbandry and welfare of rabbits.
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Rabbit Nutrition
West Virginia University. Cooperative Extension Service.
Discusses the nutritional needs, diet recommendations, and associated feed costs for raising rabbits.
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Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease
USDA. Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service.
Provides information on the incidence, spread, symptoms, prevention methods, and reporting of rabbit hemorrhagic disease.
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Rabbit Viral Hemorrhagic Disease (RVHD) Information
Rabbit Industry Council and ShowBunny.com
Provides fact sheets, a list of outbreaks in the US, organizations, and information on reporting suspected cases of rabbit viral hemorrhagic disease.
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House Rabbit Society
Dedicated to rescuing abandoned rabbits and educating the public about rabbit care and behavior.
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Rabbit
North Dakota State University. Extension Service.
Information on raising rabbits including breeds, housing, reproduction, feeding, and production economics.
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Black-footed ferretFerrets, 2002
USDA. NAL. Animal Welfare Information Center.
Provides a comprehensive view of the literature published on the care, housing, health, welfare, etc. of ferrets.
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American Ferret Association (AFA)
The AFA provides information on domestic ferret ownership including medical, shelter, breeders, seminars and shows. Also see their Legal Issues section.
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Ferrets
Veterinary Education and Information Network.
This site provides links to ferret information worldwide, including general resources, discussion lists, and diseases and pests.
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National Gerbil Society (NGS)
The NGS promotes gerbils and jirds as pets and exhibition animals. Includes show regulations and breed standards.
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