Contents
- Bibliography
These sections should be of interest to researchers, graduate students, extension specialists, and veterinarians. Citations were selected from scientific journals, texts, and proceedings from the years 1994-2005.
The editor gratefully acknowledges Anna Meredith MA VetMB CertLAS CertZooMed MRCVS for her expert review and written introduction to this publication. Her understanding of the needs and current issues regarding the care and welfare of companion rabbits, laboratory rabbits, and rabbits in zoological settings is appreciated. The editor would also like to acknowledge the written contributions of James McNitt, PhD and Janice Swanson, PhD in the area of rabbits used for commercial purposes. Their thorough and thoughtful review of the current literature outlining key areas of concern for the welfare of rabbits raised for production and sale purposes, should provide important information for researchers, production specialists and others.
Special thanks to D'Anna Jensen for the cover design, final editing, formatting, and printing of this publication. Her role in guiding this publication to completion is greatly appreciated.
This publication is divided into three major sections: Introduction, Bibliography, and Web Site Resources. A section containing National Agricultural Library Document Delivery Information for U.S. and foreign patrons follows these sections.
Introduction
Two articles written by world experts outlining current issues regarding the care and welfare of companion rabbits,
laboratory rabbits, and rabbits raised for commercial purposes are presented.
Bibliography
An extensive bibliography categorized into twelve subject subsections covering all aspects of rabbit care,
husbandry, health, and welfare comprise this section of the publication. Citations were selected from searches
conducted using a variety of agricultural, medical, and life science databases. Within a subject category citations
are arranged alphabetically according to the last name of the primary author. Each citation is listed with a set of
keywords that describe useful information about the entry. If a citation is listed from a publication available through
the National Agricultural Library (NAL) the NAL call number has been included. Entries were included with publication
dates ranging from 1994-2005.
Web Site Resources
Over thirty annotated web site resources relating to the care, welfare, and housing of rabbits are listed.
It should be noted that the recommendations on the proper care of rabbits vary widely depending on many factors including
what breed, type of housing, and for what purpose the rabbits are kept. The sites include rabbit care and welfare
information for companion, commercial, and laboratory rabbits. Resources selected cover: breeds, breeding, housing, health,
nutrition, general husbandry and more. All resources are accessible through the internet and are current as of August 2006.
Readers are cautioned as to the dynamic nature of the internet and the fact that addresses and content are subject to
change.
National Agricultural Library Document Delivery
This section provides information on how to request materials that are included in the collection of the
National Agricultural Library (NAL). Please read carefully as there are certain restrictions on media and document types.
All patrons are encouraged to explore local library resources first before contacting the National Agricultural Library.
For more details, see http://www.nal.usda.gov/services/request.shtml.
The Animal Welfare Information Center, http://www.nal.usda.gov/awic/contact.php
http://awic.nal.usda.gov/pubs/Rabbits/rabbits.htm
August 30, 2006
