Adaptability of rabbits to the hot climate. In Baselga M. ( ed.) , Marai I.F.M. ( ed.) . Rabbit production in hot climates Zaragoza : CIHEAM - 1994
Options Méditerranéennes; n. 8 1994 • 1994
Publication Information
Authors
Yamani K.A.O., Khalil M.H.
Keywords
Rabbits, Nocturnal, Hot climate summer, diurnal feeding systems, performance and behaviour
Journal
Options Méditerranéennes; n. 8 1994
Publisher
CIHEAM - Options Mediterraneennes, Spain
Volume
8
Issue
Not Available
Pages
65-69
publication.type
International
Paper Link
Open Link
Supplementary Materials
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Abstract
The rabbit as a nocturnal animal happening and being very active at night, is recommended to feed during the cool period of the nights which characterized with lower ambient temperature and lower humidity in summer months and the other hot months of the year round. The maximum and minimum temperature and the relative humidity in the morning and afternoon were analysed statistically and revealed seasonal, month, season X month significant difference. The hot months in summer and other hot months were discussed The favourable effect of lower temperature on the performance and behaviour of the rabbit supported the proposal the nocturnal feeding and diurnal feed utilization for rabbits under the different production systems.
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