Rabbit Feeding and Nutrition

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By Peter R. Cheeke

Rabbit Feeding and Nutrition. During the past few years, considerable reseach has been undertaken on rabbit nutrition. Rabbit producers, feed manufacturers, animal nutritionists, and others interested in rabbit production will find this book to be the new authority. Comprehensive and up-to-date, the book evaluates new information on such topics as protein digestion and requirements, nutrition/disease interrelationships, feeding behavior, and nutrional factors involved in enteritis.

Recommended Book:

Dentistry in Rabbits and Rodents

Table of Contents

1. The Nature of Rabbit Production
- I. Role of Rabbits and Other Livestock in World Agriculture
- II. Attributes of Rabbits for Efficient Food Production
- III. Microlivestock — A New Frontier
- IV. Factors Limiting Rabbit Production
2. General Principles of Rabbit Nutrition
- I. Proteins
- II. Carbohydrates
- III. Lipids
- IV. Minerals
- V. Vitamins
- VI. Roles of Nutrients
- VII. History of Rabbit Nutrition Research
3. Digestive Physiology
- I. Feeding Behavior Classification
- II. Digestive Tract Physiology Classification
- III. Herbivore Digestive Strategies
- IV. Anatomy & Functions of the Rabbit GIT
- V. Digesta Flow in the Gut
- VI. Gut Microbiology
- VII. Comparative Digestive Efficiency
4. Protein and Amino Acid Nutrition
- I. Protein Structure & Synthesis
- II. Amino Acids
- III. Protein Quality
- IV. Requirements for Growth & Lactation
- V. Digestion of Protein
- VI. Protein Digestibility
- VII. Nonprotein Nitrogen
- VIII. Factors Influencing Protein Needs
5. Energy Metabolism and Requirements
- I. Energy Categories & Measurement
- II. TDN
- III. Basics of Cellular Metabolism
- IV. Carbohydrate Metabolism
- V. Energy Requirement Factors
6. Carbohydrates and Fiber
- I. Carbohydrate Classification
- II. Readily Available Carbohydrates
- III. Carbohydrate Digestion
- IV. Fiber in Rabbit Nutrition
7. Fats
- I. Chemical Characteristics
- II. Digestion & Absorption
- III. Use of Fat in Diets
- IV. Rancidity
- V. Essential Fatty Acids
8. Mineral Nutrition of Rabbits
- I. Calcium
- II. Phosphorus
- III. Magnesium
- IV. Potassium
- V. Sodium & Chlorine
- VI. Manganese
- VII. Zinc
- VIII. Iron
- IX. Copper
- X. Molybdenum
- XI. Selenium
- XII. Iodine
- XIII. Cobalt
- XIV. Chromium
- XV. Comments
9. Vitamins
- I. Vitamin A
- II. Vitamin D
- III. Vitamin E
- IV. Vitamin K
- V. B-Complex
- VI. Vitamin C
- VII. Comments
10. Water: Functions and Requirements
- I. Properties & Functions
- II. Water Compartments
- III. Requirements
- IV. Toxic Elements & Nutrients
11. Feeding Behavior & Intake Regulation
- I. Ingestive Behavior
- II. Factors Affecting Intake
- III. Feed Conversion Efficiency Factors
- IV. Feed Restriction
12. Nutrition–Disease Interrelationships
- I. Enteritis
- II. Milk Enterotoxemia
- III. Cecal Impaction
- IV. Tyzzer’s Disease
- V. Coccidiosis
- VI. Pregnancy Toxemia
- VII. Other Conditions
13. Feed Analysis
- I. Dry Matter
- II. Crude Protein
- III. Crude Fiber
- IV. Ether Extract
- V. Ash
- VI. Nitrogen-Free Extract
- VII. Energy Estimation
- VIII. Feeding Trials
- IX. Digestibility Trials
- X. Transit Time Measurement
14. Feedstuffs for Rabbits
- I. Classification & Properties
- II. Roughages
- III. Concentrates
- IV. Protein Sources
- V. Feed Additives
15. Toxins in Feeds
- I. Natural vs Synthetic
- II. Metabolism of Toxins
- III. Classes of Natural Toxins
16. Ration Formulation
- I. Nutrient Requirements
- II. Math of Formulation
- III. Open vs Closed Formulas
- IV. Diet Quality Control
- V. Special Problems in Rabbit Diets
17. Feeding Rabbits for Production
- I. Growth Diets
- II. Gestation–Lactation
- III. Complementary Diets
- IV. Nonpelleted Diets
- V. Rex Fur
- VI. Angora Wool
- VII. Exhibition
- VIII. Laboratory Rabbits
18. Nutrition of Wild Rabbits & Hares
- I. Physiology
- II. Feeding Behavior
- III. Requirements
- IV. Reproduction Effects
19. Nutrition of Guinea Pigs
- I. Requirements
- II. Response to Toxins
- III. Adequate Diet Examples
20. Nutrition of the Capybara
Appendix 1: Table of Feed Composition
Appendix 2: Organ Weight vs Body Weight
Index