| publication name | The Gigante de España Breed (Spain). Rabbit Genetic Resources in Mediterranean Countries - 2002 |
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| Authors | López M, Sierra I, Khalil MH, Baselga M, |
| year | 2002 |
| keywords | Gigante de España (Spanish Giant rabbit), description, performance, genetics. |
| journal | Options Méditerranéennes, Série B: Etudes et Recherches, International Center for Advanced Mediterranean Agronomic Studies (CIHEAM), Spain, |
| volume | 38 |
| issue | Not Available |
| pages | 209-220 |
| publisher | International Center for Advanced Mediterranean Agronomic Studies (CIHEAM), Spain, |
| Local/International | International |
| Paper Link | https://citeseerx.ist.psu.edu/viewdoc/download?doi=10.1.1.616.427&rep=rep1&type=pdf |
| Full paper | download |
| Supplementary materials | Not Available |
Abstract
The Gigante de España breed was created at the beginning of the 20th century in the region of Valencia (Spain). It was bred in many Spanish rabbit farms, but its numbers decreased drastically due to the appearance of commercial hybrids. As a result, a recuperation and conservation programme was undertaken. This document provides a general description of its census and physical and productive characteristics.