The reproductive performance and growth trajectories of rabbits are governed by a complex interplay of genetic, nutritional, and hormonal factors. Critical growth factors, including pre-mating hormone ...

The study of rabbit nutrition and feed efficiency has advanced considerably over recent years. Researchers are increasingly investigating how optimal feed formulation, amino acid balance and feed ...

The November 2010 issue of "Environmental Pollution" details successful experiments at the University of Cincinnati wherein rabbit's food resulted in the abiotic (non-biological) transformation and ...

According to Dutch researcher Liesbeth Bakker, rabbits prefer grassland grazed by cows. The rabbits benefit from grass that has been grazed short by the cows as this is of a good quality. Furthermore, ...

Rabbits can be affectionate companions. They are not, however, naturally predisposed to feel at ease around humans. In a laboratory setting, in particular, being approached and subsequently scruffed ...

Eyeblink conditioning is a type of classical conditioning in which rabbits are trained to relate a conditioned stimulus (e.g., a light or tone) with an unconditioned stimulus (e.g., a puff of air to ...

The Otago Regional Council says it is working with Landcare Research to find out why the release of a new strain of rabbit virus has failed to meet expectations. But Landcare Research rabbit ...