Nutrition of the Rabbit

by Carlos de Blas (Editor), Julian Wiseman (Editor), R Carabano (Contribution by), R. Abad-Guamán (Contribution by), Daniel Allain (Contribution by)

Overview

Bringing together international expertise in rabbit production, topics covered in this fully updated volume include digestive physiology, feed formulation and product quality, as well as feeding strategies, feed processing, feed management around weaning and the relationship between nutrition and intestinal health. Brand new to this edition, the chapters also discuss the development of immune response and the role of intestinal microbiota, new dietary sources and additives, and feeding behaviour in pasture and organic feeding. A valuable resource for researchers and students of animal nutrition and production, this book provides a comprehensive, research-based review of nutrition for these important animals.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781789241297
Publisher:	CAB International North America
Publication date:	02/11/2020
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	17 MB
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About the Author

Carlos de Blas is at Technical University of Madrid, Spain.

Julian Wiseman is at University of Nottingham, UK.

Table of Contents

Contributors vii

1 The Digestive System of the Rabbit R. Carabaño J. Piquer D. Menoyo I. Badiola 1

2 Digestion of Sugars and Starch E. Blas T. Gidenne 21

3 Protein Digestion M.J. Villamide N. Nicodemus M.J. Fraga R. Carabaño 41

4 Fat Digestion G. Xiccato 58

5 Fibre Digestion T. Gidenne R. Carabaño R. Abad-Guamán J. García C. de Blas 69

6 Energy and Protein Metabolism and Requirements G. Xiccato A. Trocino 89

7 Minerals, Vitamins and Additives G.G. Mateos P. García-Rebollar C. de Blas 126

8 Feed Evaluation M.J. Villamide L. Maertens C. de Blas 159

9 Influence of Diet on Rabbit Meat Quality P. Hernández A. Dalle Zotte 172

10 Nutrition and Feeding Strategy: Impacts on Health Status T. Gidenne F. Lebas D. Licois J. García 193

11 Feed Manufacturing J. Acedo-Rico J. Méndez G. Santomá 222

12 Feed Formulation C. de Blas G.G. Mateos 243

13 Feeding Behaviour of Rabbits T. Gidenne F. Lebas L. Fortun-Lamothe 254

14 Feeding Systems for Intensive Production L. Maertens 275

15 Nutrition and Climatic Environment C. Cervera J. Fernández Carmona 289

16 Nutritional Recommendations and Feeding Management of Angora Rabbits F. Lebas R.G. Thébault D. Allain 308

17 Pet Rabbit Feeding and Nutrition J.A. Lowe 317

18 Feeding and Nutrition of Laboratory Rabbits S.G. Fekete 337

Index 345

Editorial Reviews

"Rabbit production is an important source of meat in many parts of the world, and rabbits are also popular for fur and as companionship animals; yet the science of rabbit production has received relatively little attention. This collection of articles written by an assemblage of European researchers in agriculture and animal science, discusses a range of topics, including the digestive system of rabbits, nutritional requirements, feed manufacturing and formulation, climatic environment. Special chapters address the care needs of angora and pet rabbits."—SciTech Book News

"Lagomorphs are genetically distinct from other common laboratory, farm or pet animals, and more closely related to primates than to rodents. Their nutritional requirements are also distinctive ... [This book] first introduces the structure and function of the digestive system, describes carbohydrate, protein, fat, and fiber digestion in detail, and provides information on evaluation of foodstuffs that might make up a rabbit's diet. Next, the book considers the requirements for energy, protein, minerals, vitamins and supplements. Lebas et al. discuss the effect of diet on infectious disease in the gastrointestinal tract and gut pathology in general. ... Chapters on the functional considerations of rabbit meat quality, fur production ..., and pet maintenance conclude the book. The Nutrition of the Rabbit is recommended to researchers, rabbitries, and pet owners who want a factual basis for designing a diet for their rabbits."—The Quarterly Review of Biology

From the Publisher

"In summary, this book will be excellent for scientists involved in rabbit research and nutrition."

Yvonne van Zeeland and Esther Plantinga

"In summary, this book will be excellent for scientists involved in rabbit research and nutrition."

Yvonne van Zeeland and Esther Plantinga Veterinary Record