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• 9th Celle Symposium on Housing and Diseases of Rabbits, Furbearing Animals and Fancy Pet Animals, Celle (Germany), 10-11 May 1995
• 10th Celle Symposium (Part 1) on Housing and Diseases of Rabbits, Furbearing Animals and Fancy Pet Animals, Celle (Germany), May 1997
• 10th Celle Symposium (Part 2)on Housing and Diseases of Rabbits, Furbearing Animals and Fancy Pet Animals, Celle (Germany), May 1997
• 11th Celle Symposium on Housing and Diseases of Rabbits, Furbearing Animals and Fancy Pet Animals, Celle (Germany), May 1999
• 12th Celle Symposium on Housing and Diseases of Rabbits, Furbearing Animals and Fancy Pet Animals, Celle (Germany), May 2001
• 26 ASESCU: Abstracts of communications presented during the 26th Symposium of the ASESCU, Aveiro, Portugal, 23-24 May, 2001
• 27 ASESCU: Abstracts of papers presented during the 27th SYMPOSIUM of the Asociación Española de Cunicultura. Reus (Spain) 29-31 May 2002
• 28 ASESCU: Abstracts of the communications presented during the XXVIII Symposium de Cunicultura. Alcañiz, Spain 2-4 April 2003.
• 29 ASESCU: Abstracts of the communications presented during the XXIX Symposium de Cunicultura, Lugo, Spain. 31 March - 1 April 2004.
• 11th Kapsovár: Abstracts of papers presented during the 11th Hungarian Conference on Rabbit Production, Kaposvár, Hungary, 26 May 1999
• 13th Kapsovár: Abstracts of the communications presented during the 13th Hungarian Conference on Rabbit Production. Kaposvár, Hungary. May 23, 2001
• 14th Kapsovár: Abstracts of the communications presented during the 14th Hungarian Conference on Rabbit Production Kaposvár (Hungary). May 22, 2002,
• 15th Kapsovár: Abstracts of the papers presented during the 15th Hungarian Conference on Rabbit Production, Kapsovár, Hungary. May 28, 2003
• 6èmes Journées: Abstracts of the communications given during the "6èmes Journées de la Recherche Cunicole en France" (6th French Rabbit days) in La Rochelle, 6-7 December 1994.
• 7èmes Journées: Abstracts in French and English of the 7th French Rabbit Days held at Lyon, France, 13-14 May, 1998.
• 8èmes Journées: The English Abstracts from the 8th French Rabbit Days ( 8èmes Journées de la Recherche Cunicole ), Paris, June 9-10th, 1999.
• 9èmes Journées: ABSTRACTS of the Communications presented during the 9th French Rabbit Days (9èmes Journées de la recherche Cunicole), Paris, November 28-29, 2001
• Americas-1: Abstracts from the First Rabbit Conference of the Americas.
• Americas-2: Abstracts of the communications presented during the Segundo Congreso de Cunicultura de las Américas. La Habana, Cuba. July 2002
• Abstracts of the First International Conference on Indigenous versus Acclimatized Rabbits, September 1999
• Abstracts of the papers presented during the 3rd Scientific Conference of Rabbit Production in Hot Climates, Hurghada, Egypt. 8 - 11 October 2002
• Genetics section of the 8th World Rabbit Congress, 2004.
• Alternative and Sustainable production section of 8th World Rabbit Congress, 2004.

World Rabbit Science issues:

1993: Volume 1(1)

• Harmonization of criteria and terminology in rabbit meat research. Blasco A., Ouhayoun J., Masoero G., Vol. 1(1):3-10
• Utilisation of dried palmoil mill effluent by young growing rabbits. Abu O.A., Ekpenyong T.E., Vol. 1(1):11-16
• Alternative tropical energy feed resources in rabbit diets: growth performance, diet's digestibility and blood composition. Onifade A.A., Tewe O.O., Vol. 1(1):17-24
• Impact d'un Centre Cunicole de Recherche et d'Information sur la Recherche et la Développement de la cuniculture au Bénin. Kpodekon M., Coudert P., Vol. 1(1):25-30
• Effet de la substitution totale ou partielle du tourteau de soja par Vicia benghalensis sur la digestibilité, la caecotrophie et la bilan azoté chez la lapine adulte. Cunha L.F., Freire J.P.B., Vol. 1(1):31-36
• Rabbit production in Eastern European countries. Colin M., Vol. 1(1):37-52

1993: Volume 1(2)

• Influence of two iso-energetic diets (starch vs fat) on experimental colibacillosis (EPEC) and Iota-enterotoxaemia in early weaned rabbits. Peeters J.E., Orsenigo R., Maertens L., Galazzi D., Colin M. Vol. 1(2):53-66
• Nutritional effect of mulberry (Morus alba) leaves as sole ration of adult rabbits. Deshmukh S.V., Pathak N.N., Takalikar D.A, Digraskar S.U. Vol. 1(2):67-70
• Relationship between some blood parameters, wool yield and body measurements in the young angora rabbit. Wang K., Zheng W., Vol. 1(2):71-76
• Effect of dietary fibre and fat content on the reproductive performance of rabbit does bred at two remating times during two seasons. Barreto G., DeBlas J.C., Vol. 1(2):77-81
• Reproductive response of prepubertal female rabbit to photoperiod and/or male presence. Berepubo N.A., Nodu M.B., Monsi A., Amadi E.N., Vol. 1(2):83-87

1993: Volume 1(3)

• Analysis of crossbreeding experiment between two strains of angora rabbits in two environments. Wang K., Zheng W., Vol. 1(3):91-96
• Muscular energy metabolism and related traits in rabbit: A review. Ouhayoun J., Dalle Zotte A., Vol. 1(3):97-108
• Voluntary intake, digestibility and nutritive value of Coastal Bermuda grass (Cynodon dactylon) employed as sole feed for rabbits. Deshmukh S.V., Pathak N.N., Randhe S.R., Deshmukh S.S. Vol. 1(3):109-112
• Descriptive model for rabbit genetic resources data bank. Khalil M.H., Vol. 1(3):113-118
• Effect of genotype and environmental temperature on the performance of the young meat rabbit. Chiericato G.M., Rizzi C., Rostellato V., Vol. 1(3):119-125

1993: Volume 1(4)

• Embryo recovery under anaesthesia after hCG or GnRH treatments in the rabbit and survival when a reduced number of embryos is transferred. Lopez M., Forcada F., Rodriguez J.A., Martin M., Zaragaza L. Vol. 1(4):127-132
• The effect of infra-red radiation on rectal, skin and hair-tip temperatures of rabbits. Kasa I.W., Thwaites C.J., Vol. 1(4):133-138
• Cassava as new animal feed in Egypt. 3) Pelleted complete cassava feed for growing rabbits. Abd El-Baki S.M., Nowar M.S., Bassuny S.M., Hassona E.M., Soliman E.S. Vol. 1(4):139-146
• Diversity of repeatability between parities for litter traits and reproductive intervals in doe rabbits. Khalil M.H. 1(4):147-154
• Recherches sur l'interaction entre alimentation, reproduction et lactation chez la lapine, une revue. Parigi-Bini R., Xiccato G. 1(4):155-161

1994: Volume 2(1)

• Mating frequency and artificial insemination in rabbit using vasectomized buck. Khalifa R.M. 2(1), 1-6
• La cuniculture nord américaine. 2) - Le Mexique. Colin M. 2(1), 7-1
• Influence de l'incorporation alimentaire d'une vinasse a taux élevé de parois cellulaires de levure sur les performances du lapin en engraissement. Maertens L., Ducatelle R., DeGroote G. 2(1), 15-20
• Studies on the quality of rex rabbit fur. Tao Y.R. 2(1), 21-24
• Plasma albumin measurements in N.Z.W. rabbits. Evans G.O., Vol. 2(1), 25-28
• Length of collection period and number of rabbits in digestibility assays. Villamide M.J., Ramos M.A., Vol. 2(1), 29-38

1994: Volume 2(2)

• Influence of age, stimulation by PMSG or flushing on ovarian response to LHRHa in young rabbit females. Gosalvez L.F., Alvariño J.M.R., Diaz P., Tor M., Vol. 2(2), 41-45
• Paramyxovirus associated with pneumonia in dwarf rabbit. Ducatelle R., Vamrompay D., Charlier G., Vol. 2(2), 47-52
• Influence de la durée d'éclairement sur les performances de reproduction de lapines nullipares élevées en Guadeloupe. Deprés E., Theau-Clément M., Lorvelec O., Vol. 2(2), 53-60
• Fattening Hyla rabbits with a residual substratum from the production of edible mushroom Pleurotus pulmonarius. Muzic S., Bozac R., Zivkovic J., Rupic V., Blazevic R., Vol 2(2), 61-66
• Effects of dietary inclusion of Paciflor® (Bacillus CIP 5832) on the milk composition and performances of does and on caecal and growth parameters of their weanlings. Maertens L., Van Renterghem M., DeGroote G., Vol 2(2), 67-73

1994: Volume 2(3)

• Influences of season and dietary supplementation with selenium and vitamin E or Zinc on some blood constituents and semen quality of N.Z.W. rabbit males. El-Masry K.A., Nasr A.S., Kamal T.H., Vol. 2(3), 79-86
• Grouping of reproduction management by means of artificial insemination. Rebollar P.G., Alvariño J.M.R., Ubilla E., Vol. 2(3), 87-92
• Genetic parameters for meat production in rabbits. 1. Non-carcass components. Ayyat M.S., Anous M.R., Sadek M.H., Vol. 2(3), 93-100
• Effect of ileal cannulation on rabbit digestion and caecotrophy: an interlaboratory study. Gidenne T., Blas E., Carabaño R., Merino J.M., Vol. 2(3), 101-106
• Cycle synchronization of rabbit does naturally mated or artificially inseminated. Amero E., Garcia-Ximenez F., Vicente J.S., Baselga M., Vol. 2(3), 107-113

1994: Volume 2(4)

• Effect of two diets with varied starch and fibre levels on the performances of 4-7 weeks old rabbits. Blas E., Cervera C., Fernandez-Carmona J., Vol. 2(4), 117-122
• Effect of feeding a compound diet based on nonconventional feedstuffs on growth and carcass characteristics of rabbits. Farinu G.O., Vol. 2(4), 123-126
• Incorporation du grignon d'olive dans l'alimentation des lapereaux. Ben Rayana A., Bergaoui R., Ben Hamouda M., Kayouli C. Vol. 2(4), 127-134
• Supplementation en méthionine d'un aliment a base de féverole: effets sur la croissance, le rendement à l'abattage et la composition de la carcasse chez le lapin. Berchiche M., Lebas F., Vol.2(4), 135-140
• The immature rabbit testis: presence of two distinct populations of Leydig cells. El-Sherbiny A.M., Amin S.O., Hernandez C., Carreau S., Vol. 2(4), 141-146
• Growth and some carcass traits of adult rabbits under high ambient temperature. Pla M., Fernandez-Carmona J., Blas E., Cervera C., Vol. 2(4), 147-152
• Study of the metabolic profile of rabbits in relation to two different environmental temperatures. Chiericato G.M., Ravarotto L., Rizzi C., Vol. 2(4), 153-160

1995: Volume 3(1)

• Magnitude and direction of genetic-environmental interaction in rabbits with special reference to live and slaughter performance and carcass cut-out. Ayyat M.S., Anous M.R., Vol. 3(1), 3-8
• Effect of sire strain, feeding, age and sex on rabbit carcass. Bernardini Battaglini M., Castellini C., Lattaioli P., Vol. 3(1), 9-14
• Effect of oral administration of yeast (S. cerevisiae) on digestibility and growth performance of rabbits fed diets of different fibre content. Chaudhary L.C., Singh R., Kamra D.N., Pathak N.N., Vol. 3(1), 15-18
• Albino rabbits can suffer from megacolon-syndrome when they are homozygous for the "English Spot" gene (EnEn). Wieberneit D., Wegner W., Vol. 3(1), 19-26
• Effect of diluent and storage time of rabbit semen on the fertility of does reared under two different lighting schedules. Maertens L., Luzi F., Vol. 3(1), 24-34
• Utilisation of field beans by growing rabbits. 1- Effects of supplementations aimed at improving the sulfur amino acid supply. Berchiche M., Lebas F., Ouhayoun J., Vol.3(1), 35-40
• European reference method for in vivo determination of diet digestibility in rabbits. Perez J.M., Lebas F., Gidenne T., Maertens L., Xiccato G., Parigi-Bini R., Dalle Zotte A., Cossu M.E., Carazzolo A., Villamide M.J., Carabaño R., Fraga M.J., Ramos M., Cervera C., Blas E., Fernandez J., Falcao e Cunha L., and Bengala Freire J., Vol. 3(1), 41-43

1995: Volume 3(2)

• Long term effect of PMSG on rabbit does' reproductive performance. Boiti C., Castellini C., Canali C., Zampini D., Monaci M. Vol. 3(2), 51-56
• Note concerning the effect of PMSG stimulation on the mortality rate at birth and the distribution of litter size in artificially inseminated does. Maertens L., Luzi F., Vol. 3(2), 57-61
• Utilization of field beans by growing rabbits. 2 - Effects of various plant supplementations. Berchiche M., Lebas F., Ouhayoun J., Vol 3(2), 63-68
• Molasses blocks as supplementary feed for growing rabbits. Amici A., Finzi A., Vol. 3(2), 69-74
• A trial to grade NZW rabbits for broiler production at marketing and breeding. Ayyat M.S., Marai I.F.M., El-Sayiad G.H.A., Vol. 3(2), 75-84
• La cuniculture Sud-Américaine: le Brésil. Colin M., Vol. 3(2), 85-90
• Reproductive performance of rabbits fed wheat bran with tropical forages or Leucaena leucocephala. Muir J.P., Massaete E.S., Vol. 3(2), 91-93

1995: Volume 3(3)

• Heterosis, maternal and direct genetic effects for litter performance and reproductive intervals in rabbit crosses. Khalil M.H., Afifi E.A., Youssef Y.M.K., Khadr A.F., Vol. 3(3), 99-106
• Using some antibiotics and probiotics for alleviating heat stress on growing and doe rabbits in Egypt. Abdel-Samee A.M., Vol. 3(3), 107-112
• Copper-Protein nutrition of NZW rabbits under Egyptian conditions. Ayyat M.S., Marai I.F.M., Alazab A.M., Vol. 3(3), 113-124
• Effects of heat stress and age on growth performance and endocrine status of male rabbit. Chiericato G.M., Boiti C., Canali C., Rizzi C., Ravarotto L. Vol. 3(3), 125-131
• The influence of feeding on the chemical composition of carcasses and on pelt quality in the Castor Rex rabbit. Petersen A., Vol. 3(3), 141-145

1995: Volume 3(4)

• Adaptability of Russian Angora rabbits in semi arid tropics. Gupta S.C., Gupta N., Jain A., Vol. 3(4), 143-146
• Effets de l'utilisation de la Paille d'orge sur la digestibilité, les performances zootechniques et le rendement a l'abattage des laperaux. Ben Rayana A., Bergaoui R., Kayouli C., Ben Hamouda M. Vol. 3(4), 147-156
• Sperm abnormalities as possible indicators of rabbit chronic heat stress. Finzi A., Morera P., Kuzminsky G., Vol. 3(4), 157-162
• Eimeria magna: the effect of varying inoculum size on the course of infection in Angora rabbits. Bhat T.K., Jithendran K.P., Vol. 3(4), 163-166
• Carcass traits of purebred and crossbred rabbits. Nofal R.Y., Toth S., Virag G.Y., Vol. 3(4), 167-170
• European ring-test on in vivo determination of digestibility in rabbits: reproducibility of a reference method in comparison with domestic laboratory procedures. Perez J.M., Cervera C., Falcao e Cunha L., Maertens L., Villamide M.J., Xiccato G., Vol. 3(4), 171-178.
• Selecting litter size in rabbits: analysis of different strategies. Armero E., Baselga M., Cifre J., Vol. 3(4), 179-186
• Effects of dietary inclusion of Yucca shidigera extract or Phillipsite tuff on digestibility and performances of growing rabbits. Bergero D., Zoccarato I., Tartari E., Sarra C., Vol. 3(4), 187-190
• Effects of PMSG induced oestrus on the performances of rabbit does: A review. Maertens L., Luzi F., Grilli G., Vol. 3(4), 191-199

Bonus Issue for 1995:

Abstracts of the communications given during the "6èmes Journées de la Recherche Cunicole en France" (6th French Rabbit days) in La Rochelle, 6-7 December 1994.

1. Molecular epidemiology of Myxoma virus by pulsed field gel electrophoresis. Boucraut-Baralon C., Petit F., Py R., Bertagnoli S., Chantal J.
2. Myxomatosis: Possible implication in the use of artificial insemination. Castellini C., Cenci T., Scuota S., Lattaioli P., Battaglini M.
3. Adhesion and cytopathic effect mutants: Towards new oral vaccines against rabbit O103 colibacillosis. Chalareng C., Pillien F., Boury M., Tasca C., De Rycke J., Milon A.
4. Pathogenicity and electrophoretic soluble protein profiles (SDS-PAGE) of 50 enteropathogenic and saprophytic strains of Escherichia coli obtained from commercial rabbit farms. Chow T.T., Peeters J.E., Geeroms R.
5. Inhibitory effect of polymixin-B on faecal enteropathogenic Escherichia coli (serotype O109 / biotype 1+) output after experimental infection of weaned rabbits. Chow T.T., Peeters J.E., Geeroms R.
6. Vaccination trial against Eimeria magna coccidiosis using a precocious line. Drouet-Viard F., Coudert P., Licois D., Boivin M.
7. Study of the immunity transmitted to young rabbits by does immunized against Eimeria magna. Drouet-Viard F., Coudert P., Roux C., Licois D., Boivin M.
8. Adhesion of Pasteurella multocida to rabbit macrophages. Esslinger J., Herrmann G., Blobel H.
9. Evaluation of the protection against myxomatosis and viral haemorrhagic disease of rabbit conferred by a bivalent vaccine administered intradermally. De Foucauld J., Fournier D.
10. Salinomycin tolerance in the rabbit. Efficiency against three rabbit coccidia species. Gaca-Lagodzinska K., Provot F., Coudert P.
11. Transfer from a conventional level to a "minimal disease level" in a rabbit farm. Evaluation of the performances five years later. Hendrickx W., Bols L., De Witte J.
12. Amoxicillin: Toxicity for rabbits. Lafargue-Hauret P., Jarrin D., Ricca V., Rouillere R.
13. Genetic characterization of Eimeria from rabbit and isolation of an Eimeria media-specific DNA probe: a tool for the diagnostic and the study of coccidia from the rabbit. Licois D., Humbert J.F., Cere N., Afanassieff M., Chanteloup N.
14. Histological and immunohistolochemical investigations in rabbits experimentally infected with enteropathogenic Escherichia coli and Clostridium spiroforme and fed with different levels of starch and fat. Orsenigo R., Giusti A.M., Peeters J.E., Scanziani E., Gallazzi D., Enice F.
15. Pathogenicity of six strains of Eimeria magna, media and perforans in weanling rabbits and anticoccidial effect of 1 ppm of diclazuril. Peeters J.E., Geeroms R., Chow T.T.
16. Promoting effect of dietary beet pulp on iota-enterotoxæmia (C. spiroforme) in rabbits at weaning. Peeters J.E., Orsenigo R., Maertens L., Colin M.
17. Identification of Pasteurella multocida pathogenic strains for rabbits. Rideaud P., Coudert P.
18. Effect of a lighting programme 8L4D on rabbit doe's reproduction. Arveux P., Troislouches G.
19. Effect of the crowding of the uterine horn and of litter size at birth on young rabbit's weight from birth to eleven weeks, after crossfostering of litters. Bolet G.
20. Age and temperature effects on hormonal profile of rabbit. Chiericato G.M., Boiti C., Canali C., Rizzi C., Rostellato V.
21. Influence of the PMSG-hCG association on the numeric productivity of lactating does managed as a single group inseminated artificially every 35 days. Davoust C., Saleil G., Theau-Clément M., Roustan A.
22. Effect of genotype, lighting duration, season and physiological stage on the reproductive performance of rabbit does in Guadeloupe (F.W.I.). DePres E., Theau-Clément M., Lorvelec O.
23. On the existence of two Leydig cell populations in the immature rabbit testis. El Sherbiny A.M., Amin S.O., Hernández C., Carreau S.
24. Effect of a PMSG treatment and of a modification of the photoperiod on the reproductive performance of artificially inseminated rabbit does. Mirabito L., Galloit P., Souchet C.
25. Effects of artificial photoperiods on sexual behaviour and sperm output in the rabbit. Theau-Clément M., Michel N., Poujardieu B., Bolet G., Esparbie J.
26. Influence of mode of reproduction, receptivity and physiological stage on litter size components in rabbit does. Theau-Clément M., Poujardieu B.
27. Preliminary study on the interactions of sire and feed composition on the reproductive performance of breeding does. Brun J.M., Lebas F.
28. On-farm estimation of heterosis on reproductive performances between INRA A2066 and A1077 rabbit strains. Brun J.M., Saleil G.
29. Fertilisation rate and embryo development in two rabbit lines divergently selected on uterine efficiency. Fayos L., Climent A., Santacreu M.A., Gallego M., Molina I., Blasco A.
30. The influence of maternal effects in selection for litter size in rabbits. Gómez E.A., Baselga M., Cifre J.
31. Establishment of a cryobank of gametes and embryos: A new tool for selection and preservation of rabbit population. Joly T., Renartd J.P.
32. Genetic analysis of mandibular prognathism in the rabbit. Rochambeau H. de, Retailleau B., Elsen J.M.
33. Selection for individual weight at 70 days in rabbits. Rochambeau H. de, Retailleau B., Poivey J.P., Allain D.
34. Relationships between characteristics and irrigation level of the fetus and fetal survival in two lines of rabbit divergently selected for uterine efficiency. Santacreu M.A., Climent A., Argente M.J., Blasco A.
35. Genetic study of the thuringer coat in the rabbit: An original recessive gene. Boucher S., Denis B.
36. Some non-genetic factors on fur quality in two "Rex du Magneraud" strains. Rochambeau H. de, Thebault R.G., Vrillon J.L., Allain D.
37. Adoption practice: An unusual result observed on a Rex rabbit strain -lack of antibodies production in mothers. Vrillon J.L., Thebault R.G., Rochambeau H. de
38. Effect of a supplementation with oxytetracycline or living yeast on rabbit growth performance. Aoun M., Grenet L., Mousset J.L., Robart P.
39. Effect of the level and origin of dietary energy on reproduction performance of primiparous simultaneously pregnant and lactating rabbit does. Fortun L., Lebas F.
40. Volatile fatty acid production in the rabbit: Incidence of the dietary fibre level. Gidenne T.
41. Digestive incidence in the young rabbit of the substitution of dietary starch by digestible fibre: First results. Gidenne T., Jehl N.
42. Feeding of rabbit does whose young are weaned at 35 days: Effect of the energy and protein contents of the feed. Jarrin D., Lafargue-Hauret P., Ricca V., Rouillere H.
43. Effect of the number of growing rabbits per cage on the precision of the digestibility coefficients. Lebas F., Perez J.M., Juin H., Lamboley B.
44. Effect of pellet diameter on the growth performance of rabbits before and after weaning. Maertens L.
45. Incidence of the buffering capacity of feed on biochemical and zootechnical parameters in rabbits. Morisse J.P., Maurice R., Trifol F.
46. First results on the relations between the microflora and some biochemical parameters of the caecal content of the rabbit before and after weaning. Padilha M., Licois D., Gidenne T., Carre B., Fonty G.
47. Influence of different levels of dietary fibre on digestibility, performance and carcass and meat quality of rabbits. Parigi-Bini R., Xiccato G., Dalle Zotte A., Carazzolo A.
48. Digestibility and energy value of dehydrated lucerne meal for rabbits: Influence of chemical composition and technological process. Perez J.M.
49. Determination of in vivo digestibility in rabbits with the European reference method: Interlaboratory study. Perez J.M., Bourdillon A., Jarrin D., Lamboley B., Lebas F., Le Naour J., Widiez J.L.
50. In vitro evaluation of the nutritive value of rabbit diets. Efficacy of different digestive enzymes. Xiccato G., Cossu M.E., Carazzolo A., Carabaño R., Ramos M.
51. Influence of slaughter age on carcass and meat characteristics of rabbits slaughtered at the same live weight. Cabanes-Roiron A., Ouhayoun J.
52. Rabbit meat quality: Influence of three storage treatments on microbial, physico-chemical and sensory properties. Cabanes-Roiron A., Ouhayoun J., Gilbert S.
53. The buffering capacity of rabbit longissimus dorsi one hour post-mortem. Haddad B., Maertens L., Demeyer D., Uytterhaegen L.
54. Post mortem changes of rabbit longissimus dorsi and meat quality as affected by mode of chilling. Haddad B., Maertens L., Demeyer D., Uytterhaegen L.
55. Prediction equations on carcass quality of two lines of rabbit with different growth rate. Hernández P., Pla M., Blasco A.
56. Calculation of the chilling of rabbit carcasses. Kuitche A., Daudin J.D.
57. Utilization of near infrared spectroscopy (nirs) for the evaluation of carcass and meat quality of pre-slaughter transported rabbits. Masoero G., Dalle Zotte A., Parigi-Bini R., Xiccato G., Bergoglio G.
58. Effect of feed withdrawal, transport and waiting before slaughtering on dressing percentage and on muscle physico-chemical characteristics in the rabbit. Ouhayoun J., Lebas F.
59. Rabbit meat production and consumption in the world. A synthesis attempt. Colin M., Lebas F.
60. The setting up of a rabbit sperm production organization and distribution in Spain. Contera C., alagre M., Herández H., Linares F., Marquez R., Colin M.
61. A comparison between breeding results obtained in two different housing conditions: A closed system and an open air system in the south of France. Gobyn J.P., Rochon J.J.
62. Evolution of the technical performance observed between 1991 and 1993 in the same group of 526 rabbit breeding units. Koehl P.F.
63. Comparison of rabbit breeding units with low or high productivity per doe. Koehl P.F.
64. First production results of rabbit units managed with only one reproduction group. Koehl P.F.
65. Investigation into production conditions of French rabbit production units. Relations with technical performance. Koehl P.F., Bouvarel I.
66. Effect of a regrouping of rabbit does before artificial insemination on the reproductive performance. Mirabito L., Galloit P., Souchet C.
67. Effect of a lighting program and of limited duration of access to feed on the growth performance and feed conversion of fattening rabbits. Mirabito L., Galloit P., Souchet C., Bollengier J.
68. Elaboration of AI equipment for doe's artificial insemination in back position. Influence of equipment and depth of insemination. Le Ruyet P., Jarrin D., Rouillere H., Bousseau S., Delhomme G.
69. A natural method to improve the receptivity and the fertility of the lactation doe in artificial insemination. Pavois V., Le Naour J., Ducep O., Perrin G., Duperray J.
70. Artificial insemination in the "Rex du Magneraud" strain. Comparison of two techniques. Thebault R.G., Vrillon J.L., Rochambeau H. de

1996: Volume 4(1)

• Abstracts: 9th Symposium on Housing and Diseases of Rabbits, Furbearing Animals and Fancy Pet Animals, Celle (Germany), 10-11 May 1995, D-W.R.S.A (German Branch, W.R.S.A), Vol. 4(1), 1-10
  • Chronoendocrinology of reproduction in the female rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculis). (Abstract) Hudson R., Vol 4(1), 1
  • Study on some reproductive traits in normal hair and Angora rabbit. (Abstract) Eiben C., Sugar L., Szendrö Z., Radnai I., Bironé Németh E., Lanszki J. Vol. 4(1), 1
  • Synchronization of the oestrus in does by a PMSG stimulation: advantages and disadvantages. (Abstract) Maertens L., Luzi F., Grilli G., Vol. 4(1), 2
  • Using intensive conservative insulin therapy in veterinary practise. II. Effects of diabetes mellitus on the reproduction performances in artificially inseminated rabbits. (Abstract) Freiherr von Bölschàzy G., Bersényi A., Vol. 4(1), 2
  • Effect of frequency of semen collection on semen quality in rabbits. (Abstract) Tacke S., Götze S., Pingel H., Vol. 4(1), 2
  • Relationships between vulva colour, concentration of serum progesterone and reproductive performance in rabbits. (Abstract) Bersényi A., Vol. 4(1), 2-3
  • Determination of the spermatozoa count in rabbit semen with spectrophotometer. (Abstract) Bodnàr K., Vol. 4(1), 3
  • The effect of inbreeding on fertility and growth parameters of New Zealand White rabbits. (Abstract) Bieniek J., Kania J., Jagusiak W., Vol. 4(1), 3
  • Results of selection for improvement of meat rabbit performance traits. (Abstract) Niedzwiadek S., Zajac J., Bielanski P., Fijal J., Vol. 4(1), 3
  • The effect of teat number on rearing effectiveness of does. (Abstract) Hilbig S., Pingel H., Schneider K.H., Vol. 4(1), 4
  • The performance of Pannon White, Danish White rabbits and their crosses. (Abstract) Szendrö Z., Jensen J.F., Jensen N.E., Kenessey A., Biro-Németh E., Radnai I., Vol. 4(1), 4
  • Effects of crossbreeding on some reproductive traits of rabbits. (Abstract) Nofal R.Y., Toth S., Virag G.Y., Vol. 4(1), 4
  • Comparison of reproduction performance of does fed restrictive and ad libitum during the rearing period. (Abstract) Hartmann J., Petersen J., Vol. 4(1), 5
  • Effect of soybean and rapeseed oil in rabbit diet on reproduction traits of does. (Abstract) Christ B., Lange K., Jeroch H., Vol. 4(1), 5
  • Energy and nutrient requirements of does and their young. (Abstract) Maertens L., Vol. 4(1), 5
  • Nutrient economic, energetic and ecological aspects of rabbit meat production. (Abstract) Semish J., Lange K., Flachowski G., Vol. 4(1), 6
  • The effect of extrusion in diets with different starch levels on the performance and digestibility in young rabbits. (Abstract) Maertens L., Luzi F., Vol. 4(1), 6
  • Influence of soya oil added to feed on pH values in gastrointestinal tract of growing rabbits. (Abstract) Kermauner A., Strucklec M., Vol. 4(1), 7
  • Observations of behaviour of does and young reared on slatted floors with different gaps. (Abstract) Schlender-Böbbis I., Petersen J., Vol. 4(1), 7
  • The methionine + cystine levels in diets for adult and growing rabbits. (Abstract) Jensen N.E., Vol. 4(1), 7
  • Determination of effective size of population in closed herd of rabbits. (Abstract) Jagusiak W., Bieniek J., Stalinski Z., Vol. 4(1), 7-8
  • Reproduction ability and housing systems in breeding of the brown hare (Lepus europaeus) in captivity. (Abstract) Petersen A., Vol. 4(1), 8
  • Standardization of carcass quality: a condition for a rabbit production in line with market conditions. (Abstract) Schlolaut W., Vol. 4(1), 8
  • Quality of carcass and meat depending on genotype of rabbits. (Abstract) Bieniek J., Ptak E., Kania J., Vol. 4(1), 8-9
  • In vivo measurements of body composition of dwarf and normal rabbit. (Abstract) Fekete S., Kósa E., Andràsofsky, Hullàr I., Vol. 4(1), 9
  • Maturing time and maturing conditions of rabbit meat. (Abstract) Jensen J.A., Vol. 4(1), 9
  • Estimation of dressing percentage of young rabbits by computer tomography in different live weight categories. (Abstract) Romvari R., Milisits G., Szendrö Z., Vol. 4(1), 9
  • Staphylococcosis in rabbits and fur animals. (Abstract) Matthes S., Vol. 4(1), 9-10
  • Pododermatitis in the rabbit. (Abstract) Drescher B., Schlender-Böbbis I., Vol. 4(1), 10
  • Dysautonomia in rabbits. (Abstract) van der Hage M., Dorrestein G.M., Vol. 4(1), 10
  • Staphylococcus aureus infections in rabbits and the transmission of the pathogens with the sperma. (Abstract) Rossi G., Stanzel C., Witte W., Vol 4(1), 10
• Growth performance of broiler rabbits maintained of different diets. Prasad R., Singh G., Patnayak B.C., Vol. 4(1), 11-14
• Growth response and organ weights of young rabbits fed graded levels of dietary raw soybean in the hot humid tropics. Sese B.T., Berepubo N.A., Vol. 4(1), 15-18
• Effect of fat inclusion in diets for rabbits on the efficiency of digestible energy and protein utilization. Fernàndez C., Fraga M.J., Vol. 4(1), 19-23
• Effect of fat inclusion in diets for rabbits on the efficiency of digestible energy and protein utilization. Fernàndez C., Fraga M.J., Vol. 4(1), 19-24
• Effect of Ivermectin against ear mange mite (Psoroptes cuniculi) in naturally infested rabbits. Kurade N.P., Bhat T.K., Jithendran K.P., Vol. 4(1), 25-27
• Subclinical coccidiosis in Angora rabbits - A field survey in Himachal Pradesh (India). Jithendran K.P., Bhat T.K., Vol. 4(1), 29-32
• A review of the energy value of sugar beet pulp for rabbits. DeBlas C., Carabaño R., Vol. 4(1), 33-36
• Rabbit coccidiosis and its control: A review. Bhat T.K., Jithendran K.P., Kurade N.P., Vol. 4(1), 37-41

1996: Volume 4(2)

• Effect of a systematic PMSG treatment 48 hours before artificial insemination on the productive performance of rabbit does. Theau-Clément M., Lebas F., Vol. 4(2), 47-56
• Production of anti-PMSG antibodies and its relation to the productivity of rabbit does. Lebas F., Theau-Clement M., Remy B., Drion P., Beckers J.F. Vol. 4(2), 57-62
• Risques associes a l'utilisation des antibiotiques chez le lapin: une mini revue. Licois D., Vol. 4(2), 63-68
• Potentialites de production et de consommation de la viande cunicole au Liban. Chlah T., Hajj E., Vol. 4(2), 69-74
• Growth performance of broiler rabbits maintained on diets with varying levels of energy and protein. Prasad R., Karim S.A., Patnayak B.C., Vol. 4(2), 75-78
• Genetic and non-genetic factors affecting milk yield of rabbit does under hot semi-arid climate. Singh G., Vol. 4(2), 79-83
• Influence of feeding probiotics on growth performance and nutrient digestibility in rabbits. Kamra D.N., Chaudhary L.C., Singh R., Pathak N.N., Vol. 4(2), 85-88
• Effect of feeding extruded hatchery waste on the performance of Soviet Chinchilla rabbits. Handa M.C., Sapra K.L., Shingari B.K., Vol. 4(2), 89-92
• Harmonization of criteria and terminology in rabbit meat research. Revised proposal. Blasco A., Ouhayoun J., Vol. 4(2), 93-99
• Outline of recommendations for appropriate domestic rabbit management in accordance with animal protection and welfare considerations. Löliger H.Ch., Vol. 4(2), 101-103

1996: Volume 4(3)

• Diallel crossbreeding experiment in Danish and Hungarian meat rabbits. 1. Reproductive performance, growth and feed conversion. Jensen N.E., Jensen J.F., Szendrö Z., Sørensen P., Vol. 4(3), 109-114
• Diallel crossbreeding experiment in Danish and Hungarian meat rabbits. 2. Quality evaluation, dissection and chemical analysis of carcasses. Jensen N.E., Jensen J.F., Szendrö Z., Sørensen P., Vol. 4(3), 115-120
• Genetic characteristics and distances amongst Spanish and French rabbit populations. Martin-Burriel I., Marcos S., Osta R., Garcia-Muro E., Zaragoza P. Vol. 4(3), 121-126
• The role of folic acid and iron in reproductive performance of New Zealand White does and their kits. El-Masry K.A., Nasr A.S., Vol. 4(3), 127-131
• Adrenal weight and serum cholesterol concentration in rabbits with differential cholesterolaemic response to cholesterol feeding. Van Lith H.A., Lankhorst Æ., Den Bieman M., Versluis A., Boere H.A.G., Van Zutphen L.F.M., Vol. 4(3), 133-138
• Comparative evaluation of raw and cooked Jackbean (Canavalia ensiformis) on the performance of weaner rabbits. Esonu B.O., Udedibie A.B.I., Herbert U., Odey J.O., Vol. 4(3), 139-141
• Etude pathologique de la pododermatite chez les lapins reproducteurs de souche lourde sur grillage. Drescher B., Schlender-Böbbis I., Vol. 4(3), 143-148
• Characteristics of Angora rabbit fibre. 1. The influence of fibre origin on fibre and medulla diameter in Angora wool. Herrmann S., Wortmann G., Wortmann F.J., Vol. 4(3), 149-153
• Characteristics of Angora rabbit fibre. 2. The influence of methionine content in feed and of the environmental temperature on fibre and medulla diameter in Angora wool. Herrmann S., Lange K., Wortmann F.J., Vol. 4(3), 155-158
• Étude de la resistance acquise par la lapine reproductrice immunisée avec une lignée précoce d'Eimeria magna et de sa transmission a sa portée. Drouet-Viard F. Coudert P. Roux C. Licois D. Boivin M. Vol.4(3),159-163
• Description of a simple method for in vivo follicular oocyte recovery in the rabbit. Garcia-Ximenez F., Escriba M.J., Vol. 4(3), 165-167

1996: Volume 4(4)

• Caractéristiques histochimiques du muscle et pH de la viande de lapins hybrides sacrifiés à différents âges. Lambertini L., Lalatta Costerbosa G., Petrosino G. Zaghini G. Vignola G. Benassi M.C. Gatta P.P. Vol.4(4), 171-179.
• Effect of genotype, daylength, season and physiological stage on the reproductive performance of doe rabbits reared in Guadeloupe (F.W.I.) Deprés E., Theau-Clément M., Lorvelec O., Vol. 4(4), 181-185
• Addition of probiotic to feeds with different energy and ADF content in rabbits. 1. Effect on the digestive organs. Kermauner A., Struklec M., Vol. 4(4), 187-193
• Addition of probiotic to feeds with different energy and ADF content in rabbits. 2. Effect on microbial metabolism in the caecum. Kermauner A., Struklec M., Marinsek Logar R., Vol. 4(4), 195-200
• Study of an artificial vagina to reduce the microbial contamination of rabbit semen. Dal Bosco A., Scuota S., Castellini C., Cenci T., Vol. 4(4), 201-204
• Energy, protein and fibre digestibility of sunflower hulls, olive leaves and NaOH-treated barley straw for rabbits. Garcia J., Villamide M.J., DeBlas J.C., Vol. 4(4), 205-209
• Harmonization of muscle and meat criteria in rabbit meat research. Ouhayoun J., Dalle Zotte A., Vol. 4(4), 211-218
• Non invasive method to study the body composition of rabbits by x-ray computerised tomography. Romvari R., Milisits G., Szendrö Z., Sørensen P., Vol. 4(4), 219-224
• New Zealand White rabbit does and their growing offsprings as affected by diets containing different protein level with or without Lacto-Sacc supplementation. Ayyat M.S., Marai I.F.M., El-Aasar T.A., Vol. 4(4), 225-230

1997: Volume 5(1)

• Nephroblastome (tumeur du rein) spontané chez une lapine d'elevage. Boucher S., Plassiart G., Nouaille L., Anjot P., Vol.5(1), 1-2
• Modifications of some parameters of the rabbit ejaculate after ablation of the vesticular gland. Del Niño Jesus A., Muños Lopez I., Josa A., Espinosa E., Gracia M., Garcia Martinez P.M., Leuza A., Vol.5(1), 3-5
• Enilconazole as a treatment of naturally occurring dermatophytosis in rabbit farms: A review. Rochette F., van Meirhaeghe P., Vol.5(1), 7-11
• Utilisation de differents types de grignons d'olive dans l'alimentation des lapereaux. Chaabane K., Bergaoui R., Ben Hammouda M., Vol.5(1), 17-21
• Fasting effects on in vitro fermentation pattern of rabbit caecal contents. Piattoni F., Demeyer D., Maertens L., Vol.5(1), 23-26
• Rate of passage in the rabbit digestive tract: Influence of marker dosing time, ileal cannulation and marker type. Gidenne T., Lapanouse A., Vol.5(1), 27-32
• Effects of dietary fat on reproductive performance of rabbit does: A review. Fortun-Lamothe L., Vol. 5(1):33-38

1997: Volume 5(2)

• Some observations on reproductive performance of rabbits obtained in semi-humid tropical conditions in Nigeria. Ehiobu N.G., Utim A., Gwaza S.D., Vol.5(2), 47-49
• Vaccination trial against Eimeria Magna coccidiosis using a precocious line. Drouet-Viard F., Coudert P., Licois D., Boivin M., Vol.5(2), 51-54
• Performance of 3 rabbit strains and their reciprocal crosses in Egypt during summer. Rashwan A.A., Yamani K.A., Abd El-Ghani A.I., Vol.5(2), 55-60
• Effects of hCG injection and breed on reproductive performance of rabbits, under Egyptian conditions. El-Kelawy H.M., Vol.5(2), 61-64
• A technical note on artificial feeding of rabbit kits weaned at 14 days. Ferguson F.A., Lukefahr S.D., McNitt J.I., Vol.5(2), 65-70
• Growth of rabbits under different environmental temperatures using high fat diets. Cervera C., Blas E., Fernandez-Carmona J., Vol.5(2), 71-75
• Genetics of the rabbit for meat production: What's new since the World Rabbit Congress held in Budapest in 1988? - A review. Rochambeau H. de, Vol.5(2), 77-82

1997: Volume 5(3)

• Abstracts (part 2) from the Proc. 10th Symp. on Housing and Diseases of Rabbits, Furbearing Animals and Pet Animals, Celle, Germany 14-15 May, 1997. Vol.5(4), 87-90
  • Use of infrared-videotechnique in behavioural investigations in rabbits. (Abstract) St. Hoy., Vol.5(3), 87
  • The use of operant conditioning as a method to determine the floor space requirement of fattening rabbits. (Abstract) Bessei W., Vol.5(3), 87
  • Behavioural examinations on the mother-child relation in rabbits. (Abstract) Wasserzier U., Seitz K., Lange K., St. Hoy, Vol.5(3), 87
  • The effect of cage enlargement on the productivity and behaviour of rabbit does. (Abstract) Rommers J.M., Mejerhof R., Vol.5(3), 88
  • The influence of light on fattening rabbits. (Abstract) Bigler L., Oester H., Vol.5(3), 88
  • Genetic influences on the development of aggressive behaviour among male domestic rabbits kept together. (Abstract) Heil G., Vol.5(3), 88
  • Fattening rabbits in "grazing cages": performance and meat quality as compared to conventional indoor production. (Abstract) Zimmermann J., Bessei W., Vol.5(3), 88
  • Reasons and pathogenic mechanisms of vertebral column deformation in rabbits. (Abstract) Drescher B., Vol.5(3), 89
  • In vivo estimation of body composition of pregnant rabbits by X-ray computerised tomography. (Abstract) Milisits G., Romvàri R., Dalle Zotte A., Szendrö Zs., Rozsahegyi P., Vol.5(3), 89
  • Liver enzyme activities in rabbits after experimental infection with Eimeria stiedai or pellerdyi. (Abstract) Matthes S., Ragnitz S., Vol.5(3), 89
  • Investigations of the bone mineral density of female Zika breeding rabbits with peripheral quantitative computerised tomography (pQCT®). (Abstract) Julius C., Drescher B., Vol.5(3), 89
  • The state of health of raised rabbits in small farm. (Abstract) Frindt A., Brzozowski M., Glogowski R., Katkiewicz M., Czuminska R., Vol.5(3), 90
  • Study of the dental development in young rabbits. (Abstract) Drescher B., Falter A., Vol.5(3), 90
  • Results of continuous measurements of ammonia and carbon dioxide in keeping rabbits. (Abstract) St. Hoy, Lange K., Vol.5(3), 90
• Buck performance in a small rabbitry in Trinidad. Rastogi R.K., Vol.5(3), 91-92
• Perirenal fat, carcass conformation, gain and feed efficiency of growing rabbits as affected by dietary protein and energy content. Kjær J.B., Jensen J.A., Vol.5(3), 93-97
• Heritability and repeatability estimates of maternal performance traits in purebred and crossbred does. Lukefahr S.D., Hamilton H.H., Vol.5(3), 99-105
• Energy, protein and fibre digestibility of soya bean hulls for rabbits. García J., Villamide M.J., deBlas J.C., Vol.5(3), 111-113
• Effect of transportation and stunning method on some characteristics of rabbit carcasses and meat. Dal Bosco A., Castellini C., Bernardini M., Vol.5(3), 115-119
• Performance of broiler rabbit (Soviet Chinchilla x Grey Giant) fed low grain concentrate. Singh P., Pathak N.N., Biswas J.C., Vol.5(3), 121-123

1997: Volume 5(4)

• Abstracts (part 1) from the Proc. 10th Symp. on Housing and Diseases of Rabbits, Furbearing Animals and Pet Animals, Celle, Germany 14-15 May, 1997. Vol.5(4), 129-133
  • Reproduction management for rabbit meat production. Petersen J., Vol.5(4):129
  • The effect of frequent ejaculation on the reproductive performance of males in rabbit. Bodnár K., Bodnárné Skobrák E., Vrazsovics M., Vol.5(4), 129
  • Influence of exogenous oxytocin post insemination (p.i.) on the litter size in rabbits. Hoffmann K., Gauly M., Mathiak H., Lange K., Erhardt G., Vol.5(4), 129
  • Effects of age and milk production of does and birth weight of the kits on weight development during fattening. Vasquez R., Petersen J., Mennicken L., Vol.5(4), 130
  • Body weight development and milk yield of hybrid does during the first three weeks of lactation depending on feeding intensity. Hartmann J., Petersen J., Vol.5(4), 130
  • Investigations on suckling behaviour in rabbits. Seitz K., Gutkoski S., Lane K., St. Hoy, Vol.5(4), 130
  • Impact of coat length on the performance of Angora doe rabbits. Eiben C., Szendrö Zs., Allain D., Thébault R.R., Radnai I., Bíró-Németh E., Lanszki J., Vol.5(4), 131
  • Growth performance and carcass traits of purebred and crossbred rabbits. Rössler B., Seeland G., Vol.5(4), 131
  • Multiple comparisons of seven genetic lines of rabbits for body weight, daily weight gain and feed conversion efficiency. Nofal R.Y., Tóth S., Virág Gy., Vol.5(4), 131
  • Influence of frequent manipulation on broiler rabbit growth utility. Rafay J., Vol.5(4), 131
  • The effect of breed and crossbreeding on the digestive tract measurements in rabbit. Wójtowicz Z., Bieniek J., Gorol B., Lisiecka J., Stalinski Z., Vol.5(4), 132
  • Effect of genetic and environmental factors on fattening performance of rabbits. Bielanski P., Niedzwiadek St., Zajac J., Vol.5(4), 132
  • Reproductive performance and growth rate of young rabbits of a specialised meat line. Kowalska D., Niedzwiadek St., Bielanski P., Vol.5(4), 132
  • Effect of restricted feeding of growing rabbits on fattening performance and carcass quality. Christ B., Lange K., Vol.5(4), 132
  • Effect of some probiotics on digestibility of nutrients in rabbits. Kermauner A., Struklec M., Vol.5(4), 132
  • Reduction of abdominal fat in rabbits with increasing protein content in feed. Askov Jensen J., Vol.5(4), 133
  • Effect of increased zinc supplementation in chelate form on production parameters in rabbit. Struklec M., Kermauner A., Vol.5(4), 133
  • Reduction of N-excretion of growing rabbits using phase feeding. Maertens L., Luzi F., Vol.5(4), 133
  • Effect of probiotics on fattening and slaughter performance of rabbits. Bielanski P., Niedzwiadek St., Zajac J., Kowalska D., Vol.5(4), 133
• Nutritive value of Robinia (Robinia pseudoacacia) leaves in growing Soviet Chinchilla rabbits. Singh P., Chaudhary L.C., Verma A.K., Pathak N.N., Vol.5(4), 135-137
• Energy, protein and fibre digestibility of Paprika meal for rabbits. García J., Villamide M.J., deBlas J.C., Vol.5(4), 139-141
• Effects of different doses of PMSG on ovarian response and in vitro embryo development in rabbits. Stradaioli G., Verini-Supplizi A., Monaci M., Canali C., Boiti C., Vol.5(4), 143-148
• Postweaning performance of two New Zealand White lines and their reciprocal crosses fed a high forage diet. Espinoza-Flores F., Espinoza-Velazquez J., Pro-Martinez A., Becerril-Perez C.M., Torres-Hernandez G., Vol.5(4), 149-154
• Efficacy of prostaglandin F2alpha and its analogs in enhancing reproductive efficiency of doe rabbits. McNitt J.I., Mellad K.E., Simon G., Negatu Z., Lukefahr S.D., Vol.5(4), 155-159
• Feeding value of brewer's grains for fattening rabbits. Maertens L., Salifou E., Vol.5(4), 161-165

1998: Vol. 6(1)

• International collaboration in rabbit reproduction research: Presentation of the IRRG group. by: Boiti C., p 175.
• Biostimulations applied to rabbit reproduction: Theory and practice. by: Theau-Clement M., Castellini C., Maertens L., Boiti C., p 179.
• Effect of flushing, mother-litter separation and PMSG on the fertility of lactating does and the performance of litters. by: Maertens L., p 185.
• Effect of mother-litter separation on reproductive performance of lactating rabbit females inseminated on day 4 or 11 post partum. by: Alvariño J.M.R., Del Arco J.A., Bueno A., p 191.
• Effect of change of cage 2 days before artificial insemination on reproductive performance of rabbit does. by: Luzi F., Crimella C., p 195.
• Effect of mother-litter separation for 24 hours, by closing the nestbox or change of cage, on rabbit reproduction performance. by: Castellini C., Canali C., Boiti C., p199.
• "Biostimulation methods" for breeding rabbit does: Synthesis of the first results. by: Theau-Clément M., Boiti C., p 205.
• Different serum compliments affect the in vitro development and hatching rates of rabbit zygotes. A technical note. by: Ecribá M.J., García-Ximenez F., p 209.
• Evaluation of application of the intensive rabbit production system under the sub-tropical conditions of Egypt. by: Ayyat M.S., Marai I.F.M., p 213.

1998: Vol.6(2)

• Performance of broiler rabbit (Soviet Chinchilla x Grey Giant) fed low grain concentrate. by: Singh P., Pathak N.N., Biswas J.C., p 223. (A repeat of same article in Vol.5(3), 121-123.)
• Preliminary results of intra cytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) applied on rabbit: A technical note. by: Escribá M.J., García-Ximenez F., p 227.
• In vivo measurement of body parts and fat deposition in rabbits by MRI. by: Kóvér Gy., Szendrö Z.S., Romvári R., Jensen J.F., Sørensen P., Milisits G., p 231.
• High lucerne diets for growing rabbits. by: Fernandez-Carmona J., Bernat F., Cervera C., Pascual J.J., p 237.
• The effect of live weight on the carcass traits and the chemical composition of meat of Pannon White Rabbits between 2.2 and 3.5 kg. by: Szendrö Zs., Radnai I., Birö-Németh E., Romvári R., Milisits G., Kenessey A., p 243.
• Artificial insemination of rabbits with diluted semen stored up to 96 hours. by: Lopez F.J., Alvariño J.M.R., p 251.
• The effect of caffeine administration to diluted semen on the progeny in rabbit. by: Bodnár K., p 255.
• Technical note: Non invasive method to protect the external part of catheters or flow probes chronically implanted in rabbits. by: Fortun-Lamothe L., Lamboley-Gauzere B., p 259.
• Suivi technique des paramètres zootechniques dans un élevage cunicole au Liban. by: Haji E., Boutros C., Doumet W., p 263.

1998: Vol.6(3-4)

• Effect of dietary and protein level on performance and digestibility parameters in pregnant and lactating rabbit does under tropical conditions. by: Prasad R., Karim S.A., p 271.
• Effect of genotype, age, body weight and sex on the body composition of growing rabbits. by: Szendrö Zs., Kenessey A., Jensen J.F., Jensen N.E., Csapó J., Romvári R., Milisits G., p 277.
• Growth performance until weaning of young rabbits born in France and fostered in Benin at 3 days of age, in comparison with locval rabbits. by: Kpodekon M., Adehan R., Djago A.Y., Lebas F., Coudert P., p 285
• Relative efficiency of a local meal concentrate and a pelleted feed for fattening rabbits in tropical conditions; interaction with rabbit's origin. by: Kpodekon M., Lebas F., Djago A.Y., Coudert P., p 291
• (The above two articles are repeats from the 6th World Rabbit Congress, 1996.)
• Effect of group size on performance, bone strength and skin lesions of meat rabbits housed under commercial conditions. by: Rommers J., Meijerhof R., p 299.
• Detection of specific antibodies against strains of EnteroPathogenic Escherichia coli (EPEC) in the rabbit by an ELISA using 94-kiloDalton proteins. by: Vandekerchove D.G.F., Peeters J.E., p 303.
• Genetic evaluation of fur traits in New Zealand White and Californian rabbits raised on high ambient temperature. by: Khalil M.H., Ibrahim M.K., El-Deghadi A.S., p 311.
• Effects of prostaglandin F2α and its analogs on plasma estradiol 17-Β and progesterone levels in doe rabbits. by: Negatu Z., McNitt J.I., Simon G., Mellad K.E., p 325.
• Rabbit production in Uganda: Potential versus opportunity. by: Lukefahr S.D., p 331.
• Fats in rabbit nutrition: A review. by: Maertens L., p 341.
• Modèle de reproduction expérimentale de l'entérocolite épizootique des lapins EOPS. by: Licois D., Vautherot J.F., Coudert P., Dambrine G., p 349.
• (Experimental animal model using immunosupressed SPF rabbits for study of Epizootic Enterocolitis).

FYI, page numbering for 1998 did not start at zero.

Special bonus issue in 1998 Vol.6:

The Abstracts in French and English of the 7th French Rabbit Days held at Lyon, France, 13-14 May, 1998.

1. Genetic trends and prospects of the parental doe bred from INRA experimental strains. Rochambeau H. de
2. Genetic lag between stages and pyramidal spread of genes. Trouslard-Kerdiles V., Poujardeau B.
3. Comparison of two European strains selected for litter size: Advantages of crossing them. Brun J.M., Bolet G., Baselga M., Esparbié J., Falières J.
4. Effect of doe's prolificacy and body size on the biomass of rabbits at weaning. Brun J.M., Poujardeau B.
5. Relations between the frame, the evolution of body composition and the reproductive performances in primiparous does: Comparison of two genotypes. Fortun-Lamothe L., Bolet G.
6. Growth traits in crossbreeding between three strains selected in Spain. Gómez E.A., Rafel O., Ramon J.
7. Technical costs of semen and embryos freezing to rabbit cryobanking. Joly T., Renard J.P.
8. Technical performances of a "Normand" breed rabbit herd. Koehl P.F., Van Der Horst F.
9. Study of shape characteristics and measurements of bristles in relation to fleece grade in the Angora rabbit. Mollaret R., Allain D., Thébault R.G., Rochambeau H. de, Vrillon J.L.
10. Molecular analysis of myxomatosis vaccine strains SG33 and Poxlap: Prophylactic and epidemiological implications. Guérin J.L., Petit F., Van Es A., Gelfi J., Py R., Bertagnoli S., Boucraut-Baralon C.
11. Protection against myxomatosis and rabbit viral haemorrhagic disease: Use of a recombinant myxoma virus expressing rabbit haemorrhagic disease virus capsid protein. Bertagnoli S., Gelfi J., Petit F., Boucraut-Baralon C., Milon A.
12. Clinical and pathological study of an experimental myxomatosis induced in SPF rabbits by five amyxomatous Myxoma virus strains. Marlier D., Cassart D., Boucraut-Baralon C., Vindevogel H.
13. Mutants of the Locus of Enterocyte Effacement in rabbit enteropathogenic Escherichia coli and oral vaccination against O103 colibacillosis. Boury M., Grange K., Nougayrede J.P., Oswald E., De Rycke J., Milon A.
14. Detection of specific antibodies against strains of enteropathogenic Escherichia coli (EPEC) in the rabbit by an ELISA test using 94 kilodalton proteins. Vanderkerchove D., Peeters J.E.
15. Frequency patterns of Pasteurella multocida otitis of the rabbit after weaning without clinical signs of disease. Rideaud P., Coudert P., Raboteau D.
16. Efficacy of different antibiotics treatments against an experimental pasteurellosis in the rabbit. Rideaud P., Coudert P., Couraud R., Raboteau D., Mercier P.
17. Zoonoses and drug residues in meat rabbit production chain: Proposal for a voluntary monitoring plan. Facchin E., Zanon F., Ricci A., Dalla Pozza M.C., Chiavegato M.G., Rossi I., Rizzo A., Zanforlin G.P.
18. The biosecurity of meat rabbit production chain: Proposal for a voluntary monitoring plan of alsughterhouses. Zanon F., Facchin E., Chiavegato M.G., Rossi I., Rizzo A., Rasetti M., Conte L.
19. Orylag fur: Genetic improvement and product attractiveness. Vrillon J.L., Thébault R.G., Allain D., Rochambeau H. de
20. Intramuscular lipids and meat quality in the rabbit. Gondret F.
21. Effects of dietary α-tocopheryl acetate addition and of storage conditions on rabbit meat physico-chemical characteristics. Dal Bosco A., Castellini C.
22. Exudation during conservation and cooking loss of rabbit loin slices: Effect of age. Delmas D., Lebas F.
23. Assessment of experimental effects by NIRS of dried tissues of rabbit raised under different conditions: Preliminary analysis of Italian trials. Masoero G., Bergoglio G., Castellini C., Dal Bosco A., Margarit R., Morera P., Abeni F.
24. Ability of a panel of trained tasters to classify different types of rabbit meat meat according to sensory criteria: Aspects of methodology and application to study the effects of age and genotype. Juin H., Lebas F., Malineau G., Gongret F.
25. Digestibility and energy value for rabbits of individual or mixed batches of dehydrated alfalfa. Perez J.M., Lamboley B., Béranger C.
26. Nutritive value of dehydrated alfalfa within complete diets for rabbits: influence of inclusion level and methods of determination. Perez J.M.
27. Use of feeds rich in digestible fibre in the growing rabbit: Consequences on digestion and rate of passage. Jehl N., Gidenne T., Le Roux J.F.
28. Tables of composition and nutritive value of feedstuffs for rabbits: First proposal from European working group. Perez J.M., Maertens L., Villamide M.J., De Blas C.
29. Consequences of dietary fibre deficiency on adult rabbit digestion and rate of passage: First results. Gidenne T., Pinheiro V., Falcão e Cunha L.
30. Effect of nature of lignocellulose on digestion and zootechnical performances of the growing rabbit. Gidenne T., Madec O., Arveux P.
31. Fibre x lipid interaction in rabbit diets: growth, digestibility and fermentation patterns. Falcão e Cunha L., Ferreira P., Bengala Freire J.P.
32. Effect of starch to fibre ratio and fat addition of post-weaning diet on digestion, zootechnical performances and carcass quality of growing rabbits. Xiccato G., Cossu M.E., Trocino A., Queaque P.I.
33. Influence of dietary protein/energy ratio (P/E) and energy source on the performance, N-excretion and meat quality of growing rabbits in the finishing period. Maertens L., Cavani C., Luzi F., Capozzi F.
34. Effect of barley substitution by soya oil on the performance of lactating rabbit does: First results. Pascual J.J., Sebastian A., Cervera C., Blas E., Fernandez-Carmona J.
35. Effect of dietary phosphorus level on growth performance, slaughter rate and bones mechanical resistance of fattening rabbits. Lebas F., Lamboley B., Delmas D., Marie P.
36. Effect of different food restriction methods on growth and slaughter performances of the rabbit. Jérôme N., Mousset J.L., Messager B., Marie P.
37. Influence of two levels and two durations in feed restriction on the productive efficiency of the rabbit and the characteristics of the carcass. Perrier G.
38. Substitution of an antibiotic by a natural foodstuff in an open-air maternal diet in Roussillon (France). Goby J.P., Rochon J.J., Lasbats J.
39. Influence of the buffer capacity of a feed on zootechnical performances, mortality and blood parameters in growing rabbits. Briens C., Colturato P., Florin H., Maiani A., Rosell J.M., Roy P., Stephan S., Terreros E.
40. Nitrate concentration in rabbit drinking water: tolerance and effect on growth. Kammerer M., Pinault L.
41. Effect of aluminum sulfate on the growth performance of fattening rabbits. Rémois G., Rouillère H.
42. Effect of ambient temperature and the temperature of drinking water on the performance of rabbits. Duperray J., Eckenfelder B., Le Scouarnec J.
43. Welfare in rabbits: A review. Morisse J.P.
44. Oestrus synchronisation of lactating does: Alternative methods. Maertens L., Bousselmi H.
45. Effect of different PMSG doses on sexual receptivity induction and productivity of inseminated rabbit does. Theau-Clément M., Lebas F., Poujardieu B., Mercier P.
46. Evolution of the production of anti-PMSG antibodies as a function of dose level and number of injections: Relationship with doe's productivity. Theau-Clément M., Lebas F., Drion P., Beckers J.F.
47. Effect of natural prostaglandin F2α on fertility and prolificacy of does and on young rabbit's viability. Alaphilippe A., Bernard F.
48. Use of a Computer Assisted Semen Analyzer to evaluate rabbit semen: Accuracy and repeatability. Lattaioli P., Castellini C.
49. Preservation of rabbit semen during 72 hours. Perrier G., Theau-Clément M., Poujardeau B., Delhomme G.
50. Efficacy of artificial insemination with a reduced number of spermatozoa in commercial farms. Viudes de Castro M.P., Vicente J.S., Lavera R., Lavera F.
51. Controlled access to the nest box: Effects on kit's mortality. Coureaud G., Schaal B., Orgeur P., Coudert P.
52. Influence of climate on open-air rabbit reproduction. Saleil G., Goby J.P., Rochon J.J., Richard F., Bohec V.
53. Technical and economic results of rabbit units managed with single batch. Koehl P.F.
54. Effects of lactation, energy balance and remating interval on reproductive performance of primiparous rabbit does. Fortun-Lamothe L.
55. Effect of concurrent pregnancy and lactation in rabbit does on follicular development in daughters. Fortun-Lamothe L., Mariana J.C.
56. Productivity of does: Breeding value and influence of the previous litter. Poujardeau B., Tudela F.
57. Productivity of does: Rearing does to be kept for breeding. Poujardeau B., Tudela F., Gaüzère J.M.

1999: Vol. 7(1)

• The performance of Angora Rabbit does and their progeny depending on the semen used for artificial insemination. by: Eiben Cs., Szendrö Zs., Allain D., Thébault R.G., Radnai I., Biró-Németh E., Lanszki J., page 3.
• Crossbreeding parameters of rabbit motion under Open Field test conditions. by: Rafay J., Fl'ak P., page 9.
• Muscular pH and related traits in rabbits: A review. by: Hulot F., Ouyhayoun J., page 15.
• Abstracts from the First Rabbit Conference of the Americas, page 37.
  • Systems, methods and management techniques in the commercial rabbit production unit. by: Roca T.
  • Small-scale rabbit meat production: Back to basics? by: Lukefahr S.D.
  • Diagnosis of production and intake of rabbit meat in the village of Xocotlan, Texcoco, State of Mexico. by: Garcí-López J.C., Pró-Martínez A., Becerril Pérez C.M., Suárez-Oporta M.E., Cortéz Flores J.I., González-Alcorta M.J.
  • Economic analysis of raising rabbits in the family backyard unit in Oaxaca. by: Florez-Jiménez A.G., Diaz-Zorrilla G.O., Villegas Aparicio Y., López-López B.
  • Evaluation of rabbit production systems in Venezuela. by: Vanderdys L., William-Vanderdys E., Moody N.
  • Wadding and paper as nest materials for does. by: Herrera-Martínez J.C., Becerril-Pérez C.M., Pró-Martínez A., Rodríguez de Lara R., Campos-Hernández R., Cuca-García M.
  • Fats in the nutrition of rabbits. by: Maertens L.
  • Supplementation of amino acids in diets based on forages with two protein levels for growing rabbits. by: Martínez-Aispuro O., Pró-Martínez A., Becerril-Pérez C.M., Cuca García M.
  • Copper availability in rabbit organs. by: Cavalcante S.G., Ferreira W.M., Santiago G.S., Valente S.S., Dias J.C.C.A.
  • Threonine requirement of high-producing rabbit does. by: Campos-Hernández R., DeBlas-Beorlegui J.C., Taboada E., Méndez J.
  • Threonine requirement for growing rabbits. by: Campos-Hernández R., DeBlas-Beorlegui J.C., Taboada E., Méndez J.
  • Distribution of total, cellulolytic bacteria and some chemical parameters in the cecal appendix, cecum and colon of rabbits. by: Hernández-Sánchez D., Cobos-Peralta M.A.
  • Effect of enzymatic supplementation on growth performance of rabbits. by: Valente S.S., Ferreira W.M., Santiago G.S., Dias J.C.C.A., Cavalcante S.G.
  • Selection for litter size in rabbits: Possibilities of selection for hyper-prolificacy. by: Baselga M.
  • Heritabilities of postweaning traits of four rabbit breeds. by: Ponce de Léon S.R., Gusmán M.G.
  • Heritability of individual body weight at 56 and 77 days of age in a rabbit population. by: Becerril-Pérez C.M.
  • The optimal design technique in a rabbit growth model. by: Sampaio I.B.M., Ferreira W.M.
  • Meat quality from Chinchilla and New Zealand rabbits under different freezing and aging conditions. by: Macias G., Ribio M., Monteil A.
  • Frequency of weighing on body and weight gains on fattening rabbits of the CP1 genetic line. by: Alvarez-Pulido M., Becerril-Pérez C.M., Pró-Martínez A.
  • Mating strategies to increase reproductive efficiency in rabbits. by: McNitt J.I.
  • Rabbit production in Brazil: Some reproductive parameters. by: Bastos A.L.F., Santiago G.S., Ferreira W.M.
  • Effect of the size and color of the vulva on sexual receptivity and reproductive performance in artificially inseminated doe rabbits. by: Rodríguez de Lara R., Fallas L.M., Rangel S.R.
  • Effect of periods of supplementation with wheat grass on oestrus synchronization and reproductive performance in artificially inseminated doe rabbits. by: Herrera C.A., Rodríguez de Lara R., Rangel S.R.

1999: Vol. 7(2)

• Rabbit production in Nigeria: Some aspects of current status and promotional strategies. by: Onifade A.A., Abu O.A., Obiyan R.I., Abanikannda O.T.F., page 51.
• Estimates of genetic parameters in Danish White rabbits using an animal model: 1. Growth and carcass traits. by: Su G., Kjær J.B., Brenøe U.T., Sørensen P., page 59.
• Special section: Position Paper - Towards reduced feeding costs, dietary safety and mineral excretion in rabbits, A review. by: Maertens L., page 65.
• Feeding and meat quality in rabbits: A review. by: Xiccato G., page 75.
• Special section: Position Paper - Small-scale rabbit meat production in the Western Hemisphere: Back to basics? by: Lukefahr S.D., page 87.
• Early pregnancy diagnosis in the rabbit by real time ultrasonography. by: Ypsilantis P., Saratsis Ph., page 95.
• Air transfer of day-old rabbits into Trinidad (West Indies). by: Rastogi R.K., page 100.
• EGRAN: An European Group for Rabbit Nutrition: Presentation and activity. by: Gidenne T., page 101.
• Effect of change of cage and/or 44 h mother-litter separation on productivity of non-receptive lactating rabbit does. by: Bonanno A., Alibiso M., DiGrigoli A., Alicata M.L., page 107.

1999: Vol. 7(3)

• Abstracts of papers presented during the 11th Symposium on Housing and Diseases of Rabbits, Furbearing Animals and Pet Animals, CELLE (Germany) 19-20 May, 1999, page 115.
  • Effect of birth weight and litter size at suckling age on reproductive performance in does as adults. by: Poigner J., Szendrö Zs., Léval A., Radnai I., Biró-Németh E., page 115.
  • Effect of different feed restrictions during rearing on reproduction performance in rabbit does. by: Eiben Cs., Kustos K., Kenessey Á., Virág Gy., Szendrö Zs., page 115.
  • Effect of double suckling on the production of kits. by: Gyarmati T., Szendrö Zs., Biró-Németh E., Radnai I., Papp G., Milisits G., page 116.
  • The effect of mother-litter separation on production performance in does and their kits. by: Szendrö Zs., Jovánczai M., Theau-Clément M., Radnai I., Biró-Németh E., Milisits G., page 116.
  • In vivo estimation of changes in body fat content of lactating rabbit does using X-ray computer tomography. by: Milisits G., Romvári R., Dalle Zotte A., Szendrö Zs., page 116.
  • Factors influencing the effectiveness of post partum artificial insemination. by: Radnai I., Szendrö Zs., Theau-Clément M., Jovánczai M., Biró-Németh E., Milisits G., page 117.
  • Effect of genotype on some meat quality traits in rabbits. by: Bieniek J., page 117.
  • Results of crossing two rabbit breeds concerning body weight and daily gain. by: Bieniek J., Kania-Gierdziewicz J., Gierdziewicz M., page 117.
  • The results of rearing female rabbits of different genotypes. Kania-Gierdziewicz J., Bieniek J., Gierdziewicz M., page 117.
  • Estimation of crossing effects on fattening and slaughter performance of rabbits. Rössler B., Seeland G., Röder B., page 118.
  • The effect of rabbit genotype on meat quality. by: Bielanski P., Zajac J., Kowalska D., page 118.
  • Phenotypic correlations among some parameters of the digestive tract of rabbits from two age groups. by: Wójtowicz Z., Bieniek J., Gorol B., Lisiecka J., Kania-Gierdziewicz J., page 118.
  • The effect of increased zinc (Zn) supply on weights of certain organs and growth of rabbits. by: Kermauner A., Struklec M., page 119.
  • Use of a multiple phase feeding programme during the rearing of fattening rabbits. by: Vasquez R., Petersen J., Hartmann J., page 19.
  • Effect of weaning age and solid feed distribution before weaning on the caecal fermentation pattern of young rabbits. by: Piattoni F., Maertens L., page 119.
  • Effect of feeding on the milk production of female rabbits. by: Kowalska D., Bielanski P., Zajac J., page 120.
  • Investigations on influence of different artificial light regimes in comparison to natural daylight on reproductive parameters in female rabbits. by: Schüddemage M., Lange K., Hoy S., page 120.
  • Investigation on influence of size and structure of get-away cages on suckling behaviour and doe-litter relationship of rabbits. by: Selzer D., Lange K., Hoy S., page 121.
  • Experiments on the temperature preference of rabbits. by: Bessei W., Rivatelli D., Reiter K., page 121.
  • Influence of artificial and natural light on spermatological parameters of rabbits. by: Schüddemage M., Lange K., Hoy S., page 122.
  • Suckling behaviour and doe-litter relationship of different rabbit breeds in traditional housing. by: Selzer D., Hoy S., page 122.
  • Reproductive performance of female rabbits housed on straw litter. by: Kowalska D., Bielanski P., Zajac J., page 122.
  • Economics of rabbit production in Slovenia. by: Kavcic S., Struklec M., Jeric D., page 123.
  • Investigations on the effect of feed additives on the gut microflora of meat rabbits. by: Matthes S., page 123.
  • The appearance of enterocolitis with high mortality in middle Germany. by: Rossi G., Van De Kerchowe D., Köhler B., Hafez H.M., page 123.
  • Differentiation of Pasteurella multocida isolates from rabbits by macro-restriction analysis. by: Werckentin C., Nussbeck E., Schimmel D., Schwarz S., page 123.
  • The value of immunoprophylactic measures in combating infectious diseases of rabbits. by: Holubek R., page 124.
• Rearing management of does: A review. by: Rommers J.M., Kemp B., Meijerhof R., Noordhuizen J.P.T.M., page 125.
• Growth performance, slaughter and carcass compositional traits in rabbits of a local strain and New Zealand White breed raised in Burundi. by: Anous M.R., page 139.
• Effect of replacing peanut meal by Neem (Azadirachta Indica) seed kernel cake on nutrient intake, digestibility and retention, and on body weight of broiler rabbits. by: Wasanthakumar P., Sharma K., Sastry V.R.B., Agrawal D.K., page 145.
• In vivo estimation of body fat content of new-born rabbits using the TOBEC method. by: Milisits G., Gyarmati T., Szendrö Zs., page 151.
• Effect of a 48 hours doe-litter separation on rabbit doe's reproductive performance and offspring's growth. by: Virág Gy., Kustos K., Szabó L., page 155.
• Effect of doe-litter separation on survival and growth of young rabbits. by: Alvariño J.M.R., Bueno A., Santiago M.E., del Arco J.A., page 161.
• The effect of doe-litter separation on production performance in rabbit does and their kits. by: Szendrö Zs., Jovánczai M., Theau-Clément M., Radnai I., Biró-Németh E., Milisits G., page 165.
• Effect of a 48 h delayed insemination with out without a 48 h doe-litter separation on performance of non-receptive rabbit does. by: Bonanno A., Alibiso M., DiGrigoli A., Alicata M.L., Leto G., page 171.
• Effect of a 24 hour doe-litter separation on rabbit doe reproductive performance and growth of the young. by: Theau-Clément M., Mercier P., page 177.

1999: Vol. 7(4)

• Abstracts of papers presented during the 11th Hungarian Conference on Rabbit Production, Kaposvár, Hungary, 26 May 1999., page 183.
  • The current situation of rabbit production in Hungary. by: Bleyer F., Szendrö Zs., page 183.
  • Some recent French studies on rabbit carcass and meat quality. by: Lebas, F., page 183.
  • NMR spectroscopy examination of water spaces in rabbit muscle tissue samples. by: Gyarmati T., Andrássy-Baka G., Romvári R., Takács I., page 184.
  • Effect of reduction in duration of feeding period on production in growing rabbits. by: Szendrö Zs., Mihálovics Gy., Milisits G., Biró-Németh E., Radnai I., page 184.
  • The effect of feeding intensity on the development of growing rabbits. by: Bersényi A., Fekete S., Eszes F., Hullár I., Sukola S., page 184.
  • The effect of feeding intensity on endocrine and genital development in female rabbits during puberty. by: Bersényi A., Zöldág L., Fekete S., Eszes F., Hullár I., Glávits R., Kulcsár M., page 185.
  • Effect of different levels of feed restriction during rearing on performance in rabbit does. by: Eiben Cs., Kustos K., Kenessey Á., Virág Gy., Szendrö Zs., page 185.
  • Effect of dietary energy level and probiotics on fryer performance in rabbits. by: Aguilar E., LeRoux J.F., Máté Cs., page 185.
  • The effects of environmental temperature and restricted feeding on production in rabbit does. by: Papp Z., Kustos K., Szendrö Zs., page 186.
  • Effects of summer heat stress on male rabbit reproductive performance: Preliminary results. by: Xylouri-Frangiadaki E., Virág Gy., Papanatonakis C., page 186.
  • The effect of birth weight and litter size at suckling age on performance in does as adults. by: Poigner J., Szendrö Zs., Lévai A., Radnai I., Bíró-Németh E., page 186.
  • Some factors influencing the effectiveness of post partum artificial insemination. by: Szendrö Zs., Radnai I., Theau-Clément M., Jovánczai Zs., Bíró-Németh E., Milisits G., Poigner J., page 187.
  • The effects of doe-litter separation on production performance in does and their kits. by: Szendrö Zs., Jovánczai Zs., Theau-Clément M., Radnai I., Bíró-Németh E., Milisits G., page 187.
  • Doe-litter relations in the European rabbit: Physiological and behavioral locks and keys. by Hudson R., Schaal B., Martínez-Gómez M., Distel H., page 187.
  • The possibility of double feeding suckling rabbits. by: Gyarmati T., Szendrö Zs., Bíró-Németh E., Radnai I., Papp Gy., Matics Zs., page 188.
  • The effect of litter size and sex on weight gain in Pannon White rabbits. by: Rácz A., Bodnár K., Skobrák-Bodnár E., page 188.
  • Effects of various environmental factors on the activity of glutathione peroxidase in rabbit blood. by: Erdélyi M., Virág Gy., Mézes M., page 188.
  • The effect of exogenous GnRH on the testicular tissues in rabbits. by: Bodnár K., Török I., Hejel P., page 189.
  • The effect of melatonin treatment on hair follicle activity in Angora rabbits. by: Lanszki J., Thebault R.G., Allain D., Szendrö Zs., Eiben Cs., page 189.
• Environmental and physiological factors influencing kindling rates and litter size at birth in artificially inseminated doe rabbits. by: Rodríguez de Lara R., Fallas L.M., page 191.
• Estimation of digestibility of compound diets for rabbits using in vitro gas production technique. by: Calabrò S., Nizza A., Pinna W., Cutrignelli M.I., Piccolo V., page 197.
• The use of soya bean hulls in rabbit feeding: A review. by: De Blas J.C., Carabaño R., Nicodemus N., García J., Mateos G.G., page 203.
• The current situation in rabbit production in Hungary. by: Szendrö Zs., Bleyer F., page 209.
• Effect of dietary supplementation with alpha-tocopherol acetate and ascorbic acid on qualitative characteristics and fertilizing ability of rabbit semen. by: Castellini C., Lattaioli P., Bernardini M., page 217.
• A review of luteolytic and luteotrophic effects of prostaglandins on the corpus luteum of pseudopregnant rabbits: Some in vivo and in vitro insights. by: Boiti C., page 221.
• Méthode de détermination par tamisage en phase liquide de la taille des particules contenues dans un aliment granulé pour lapins. by: Lebas F., Lamboley B., page 229.

Bonus Issue for 1999 Vol.7:

The English and French Abstracts from the 8th French Rabbit Days ( 8èmes Journées de la Recherche Cunicole ) , Paris, June 9-10th, 1999, pp 32.

Pathology

• Pasteurellosis in the rabbit: Present situation. by: Coudert P., Rideaud P., Kpodékon M., page 7.
• Pasteurellosis in the rabbit: Pathogenicity of five intradermally and intranasally inoculated strains. by: Rideaud P., Coudert P., Raboteau D., page 8.
• An outbreak of 22 cases of klebsielosis due to Klebsiella pneumoniae in rabbits in Pays de Loire. by: Boucher S., Nouaille L., page 8.
• First report about isolation, identification and evaluation of the pathogenicity of two mycoplasmas (Mycoplasma bovis and Mycoplasma arginini) isolated from rabbit lungs. by: Boucher S., Blanchard A., Kempf I., page 9.
• Study of the putative role of atypical Myxoma virus strains in the aetiology of respiratory lesions in rabbits. by: Marlier D., Linden A., Mainil J., Vindevogel H., page 9.
• Study of residual zinc bacitracin in rabbit meat. by: Rémois G., Abiven N., Lafargue-Hauret P., Laval A., Richard A., page 10.
• Update on the research performed on the epizootic enterocolitis syndrome in the rabbit. by: Licois D., Coudert P., page 10.

Housing and Welfare

• Contributions of model to study a new breeding technique with a regular stop of the production of an entire rabbit operation. by: Odlier C., Lafargue-Hauret P., Rémois G., Lédan L., page 11.
• Breeding results of a specified-pathogen-free farm. by: Roussel J.M., de Rochambeau H., Coudert P., Saleil G., page 11.
• Effect of the length of the feeder on zootechnical results of fattening rabbits. by: Rémois G., Lafargue-Hauret P., Rouillère H., page 12.
• Effect of the number of rabbits per cage (2 versus 6) during fattening on production traits. by: Mirabito L., Galliot P., Souchet C., page 12.
• Effect of the number of rabbits per cage (2 versus 6) during fattening on behaviour. by: Mirabito L., Galliot P., Souchet C., Pierre V., page 12.
• Effects of number and animal density in cages on productive performance, slaughter results and behaviour of growing rabbits. by: Xiccato G., Verga M., Trocino A., Ferrante V., Queaque P.I., Sartori A., page 15.
• Influence of housing rabbit does in a double-height cage with platform: Preliminary results. by: Mirabito L., Buthon L., Cialdi G., Galliot P., Souchet C., page 16.
• Growth and slaughter performance of Normand rabbits raised in wire mesh cages or in pens. by: Van Der Horst F., Jehl N., Koehl P.F., page 16.
• Outdoor vs indoor breeding of rabbit does: An economic comparison. by: Goby J.P., Saleil G., Rochon J.J., Fuentes H., page 17.

Nutrition, Growth and Meat

• In vivo prediction of body composition of rabbit does using the TOBEC method. by: Fortun-Lamothé L., Lamboley-Gaüzère B., Lebas F., Larzul C., page 18.
• Effect of slaughter age on sensory quality of rabbit meat. by: Jehl N., Juin H., page 18.
• Effect of castration age on the male rabbit. I. Zootechnical performance. by: Jehl N., Delmas D., Lebas F., page 19.
• Effect of castration age on the male rabbit. II. Physico-chemical characteristics of the meat. by: Delmas D., Doutreloux J.P., Jehl N., Auvergne A., Lebas F., page 19.
• Effects of feed restriction during fattening on muscle biochemical, morphometric and metabolic characteristics in the rabbit. by: Gondret F., Lebas F., Bonneau M., page 20.
• Growing rabbit fed a fibre deficient diet showed a higher susceptibility to an experimental infection with an enteropathogenic strain of Escherichia coli. by: Licois D., Gidenne T., page 20.
• Impact of a dietary fibre deficiency on the zootechnical performance of growing rabbit and on caecal development and starch ileal content. by: Pinheiro V., Gidenne T., page 21.
• Zootechnical response of the growing rabbit to a decrease in fibre level, for diets rich in digestible fibre. by: Gidenne T., Jehl N., page 21.
• The effect of genotype on the digestive efficiency of rabbits: Comparison of ten strains of terminal cross bucks differing in their adult weight. by: Perez J.M., Cardinale S., Juin H., Lamboley B., de Rochambeau H., page 22.

Genetics and Reproduction

• Comparison of reproductive performances between IRTA-Prat strain and crossbred Verde-Prat does in Catalan farms. by: Gómez E.A., Rafel O., Ramon J., page 25.
• Formation of a rabbit synthetic strain at INRA. 1. Evolution of reproductive traits and body weight of does in the first three generations. by: Brun J.M., Bolet G., Theau-Clément M., Esparbié J., Falières J., page 26.
• Formation of a rabbit synthetic strain at INRA. 2. Comparison of semen biological characteristics of the two rabbit base strains and their reciprocal crosses. by: Theau-Clément M., Brun J.M., Bolet G., Esparbié J., Falières J., page 26.
• Formation of a rabbit synthetic strain at INRA. 3. Combining ability with the INRA 1077 strain to form a parental doe. Preliminary results. by: Bolet G., Brun J.M., Theau-Clément M., Esparbié J., Falières J., page 26.
• Construction of a database on the rabbit breeds in Europe. by: Ducourouble M.C., Lechevestrier S., Arnold J., Bolet G., Boucher S., Brun J.M., Durand-Tardif M., Koehl P.F., Menigoz J.J., Piccinin R., Saleil G., page 27.
• Polymorphism of the rabbit beta-casein gene in the New Zealand White rabbit. by: Devinoy E., Rat P., Baranyi M., Hiripi L., Fontaine M.L., Hamer I., Böze Z., page 27.
• Demography of two Rex rabbit strains: 1. Coming in and going out of the breeding stock. by: Rochambeau H. de, Vrillon J.L., Thébault R.G., Allain D., page 28.
• Demography of two Rex rabbit strains: 2. Reproductive life and rate of cage employment. by: Rochambeau H. de, Vrillon J.L., Thébault R.G., Allain D., page 28.
• Reproductive traits of Carmagnola Grey rabbit. Effects of season and age at weaning. by: Lazzaroni C., Andrione A., Luzi F., Zecchini M., page 28.
• Study of the metabolic profile of growing female rabbit. by: Chiericato G.M., Rizzi C., page 29.
• Hypofertility in the rabbit doe: Study on the possible causes and treatments. by: Facchin E., Zanon F., Castellini C., Boiti C., page 29.
• Effect of a 24 h mother-litter separation before insemination on reproductive performances of does and growth of suckling rabbits. by: Theau-Clément M., Poujardieu B., Mercier P., page 30.
• Effect of gathering of rabbit does before artificial insemination on their reproductive performance. by: Duperray J., Eckenfelder B., Thébault T., Provost J.P., page 30.
• Effect of high dietary vitamins C and E alone or mixed: Influence on rabbit semen characteristics. by: Minelli G., Zucchi P., Luzi F., Cavani C., page 31.
• Evolution of technical and economic performances in rabbit breeding units from 1983 to 1997 in France. by: Guerder F., page 31.

2000: Vol. 8(1)

• Meat quality and caecal content characteristics of rabbit according to dietary content and botanical origin of starch. by: Nizza A., Moniello G.; page 3.
• Short term acute heat stress in rabbit: Functional, metabolic and immunological effects. by: Amici A., Franci O., Mastroiacono P., Merendino N., Nardini M., Tomassi G.; page 11.
• Effect of birth weight and litter size on growth and mortality in rabbits. by: Poigner J., Szendrö Zs., Lévai A., Radnai I., Biró-Németh E.; page 17.
• Recent advances in rabbit nutrition: Emphasis on fibre requirements, A review. by: Gidenne T.; page 23.
• Effect of concurrent pregnancy and lactation in rabbit does on the growth of follicles in daughter's ovaries. by: Fortun Lamothe L., Powers S., Collet A., Read K., Mariana J.C.; page 33.
• Technical note: The measurement of soft faeces production is affected by the type of collar. by: Gidenne T., Lapanouse A.; page 41.
• Abstracts of the First International Conference on Indigenous versus Acclimatized Rabbits, September 1999.
  • General Articles
    • Indigenous versus acclimatized rabbits in Egypt. (I. Fayez M. Marai)
    • Reproduction of doe rabbits as affected by heat stress. (H.M. El-Kelawy and I.F.M. Marai)
    • Feed particle size and caecal function: some new perspectives. (R.A. McCroskey)
  • Breeding and Genetics
    • Some productive, reproductive and biological traits in two breeds of rabbits as affected by inbreeding. (V.V. Miros, I.S. Vakulenko, G.A. Bogdanov and I.F.M. Marai)
    • Effects of genotype (domestic and imported) on performance and meat quality of rabbits. (V.V. Miros, G.A. Bogdanov, I.S. Vakulenko and I.F.M. Marai)
    • Estimation of heterosis for meat yield and carcass characteristics of F1 and F2 rabbit generations. (M. Marwan El-Sabeh)
    • General combining and maternal abilities of post weaning body weight traits of two native breeds crossed with New Zealand White rabbits. (N.S. Hassan, E.G. Ahmed and A.M. Abdel-Ghany)
    • Genetic and non-genetic factors influencing milk production traits from kindling up to 21 days in New Zealand White and Californian rabbits raised under semi-arid environmental conditions. (E.G. Ahmed, A.M. Abdel-Ghany and M.S. Khattalo)
    • Mixed model genetic analysis of litter size and weight traits in New Zealand White rabbits reared under Hungarian conditions. (R.Y. Nofal, A.M. Abdel-Ghany, A.A. Amin, E.G. Ahmed, G.Y. Virag)
    • Magnitude of interaction between sire-family and location on productive and reproductive traits of NZW rabbits. (R.Y. Nofal, T. El-Sayed and K. Saleh)
    • Pre- and post- weaning litter traits as affected by Gray Flander, New Zealand White and Baladi as potential sire breeds. (K. Saleh and R.Y. Nofal)
    • Estimates of repeatability and some environmental factors affecting milk production in some local and exotic breeds of rabbits, using mixed procedure program. (N.S. Hassan, Manal M. El-Sayed and I. Hammoda)
    • Inheritance of characteristics of hair and pelt quality in two rabbit fur breeds. (V.V. Miros, G.A. Bogdanov, I.S. Vakulenko and I.F.M. Marai)
  • Nutrition
    • Studies on incorporation of urea in diets of growing Rex rabbits. (Zhang Bao-Qing, Zheng Yan-Hua and Li Su-Min)
    • Dietary energy and protein transformation as a characteristic feature of metabolism and a basis for development of rabbit feeding allowances.3 (I.S. Vakulenko, G.A. Bogdanov, V.V. Miros, and M.I. Abd El-Rahim)
    • Efficiency of various types of aluminosilicates in reducing radio-cesium absorption by rabbits fed diets contaminated by Chernobyl fall-out. (O.V. Pavlov, G.A. Bogdanov and M.I. Abd El-Rahim)
    • Cesium-137 metabolism in rabbit body as affected by vermiculite feeding. (G.A. Bogdanov, N.A. Yanchuk and M.I. Abd El-Rahim)
    • Growth performance and carcass traits of New Zealand White male rabbits as affected by dietary protein, energy level and copper supplementation and their interactions, under Egyptian conditions. (M.S. Ayyat, I.F.M. Marai, H.M. El-Gendy, U.M. Abd El-Monem and A.M. El-Azzab)
    • Use of Lactobacillus Plantarum "BJ 0021" in growing local rabbit rations under Algerian conditions. (M. Hamrany, M. Balherby and H. Bepro)
    • Effects of dietary protein level on performance, digestion and contribution to soft faeces to nutrient intake, in growing rabbits. (K.H. Amber)
    • Growth performance, digestibility and carcass traits of New Zealand White growing rabbits fed barley radicles in the diet. (K.M. El-Gendy, A.S. Shehata and M.A. Sarhan)
    • Growth performance and carcass traits of New Zealand White male broiler rabbits as affected by some natural and synthetic dietary additives during winter and summer, under the conditions of Egypt. (I.F.M. Marai, M.S. Ayyat and U.M. Abd El-Monem)
  • Physiology
    • Physical and biochemical changes of rabbit meat, during the first five months of life. (I.S. Vakulenko, G.A. Bogdanov, V.V. Miros, and I.F.M. Marai)
    • Productivity of New Zealand White doe rabbits as affected by re-inseminating interval. (M.M. Sabrah)
    • The relationship among ovarian steroid hormones and each of litter traits and milk yield of New Zealand White and Californian rabbits. (W.H. Kishk, E.G. Ahmed, A.M. Abdel-Ghany, A.A. Osman, A.A. Amin and M.M. Awad)
    • Deterioration effects of summer hot climate on acclimatized bunny rabbits during the suckling period. (A.M. Habeeb and A.I. Aboulnaga)
    • Reproductive performance of male New Zealand White rabbits as affected by water quality. (M.A. Abd-El Razik, M.E. Nowar, A.M. Abdel-Samee and T.M. Nada)
    • Interaction effects between drinking saline water and ambient temperature on T3, survival rate, kidney function and some productive traits in two breeds of acclimatized rabbits. (A.A.M. Habeeb, A.M. El-Maghawry, I.F.M. Marai and A.E. Gad)
    • Effects of selenium and/or vitamin E injection on reproductive performance of heat stressed doe rabbits. (Samia Z. Meshreky, G.H. Metry and H.A. Gad)
    • Effects of remating intervals on doe traits and embryonic mortality of New Zealand White rabbits. (H.M. El-Kelawy, M.I. Tawfeek and M.N. El-Gaafary)
    • Rabbit oocyte diameter in relation to developmental competence. (S.Z. Meshreky)
    • Reproductive performance of male Californian as affected by season of the year and injection of oxytocin or adrenaline. (A.H. Daader, H.A. Gabr and T.S.T. Selem)
    • Rabbit doe milk production biology and its role in ontogenesis. (I.S. Vakulenko, G.A. Bogdanov, V.V. Miros, and I.F.M. Marai)
    • Realization of rabbit growth genetic potential with various types of feeding. (I.S. Vakulenko, G.A. Bogdanov, V.V. Miros, and M.I. Abd El-Rahim)

2000: Vol. 8(2)

• Protein and energy sources for rabbit's diets in Cameroon. 1 - Protein sources. by: Fotso J.M., Fomunyam R.T., Ndoping B.N.; page 57.
• Utilization of pelleted and non-pelleted feed by growing rabbits in tropical conditions. by: Fomunyam R.T., Ndoping B.N.; page 61.
• Some haematological values in rabbits from subtropical Trinidad, West Indies. by: Cazabon E.P.I., Rastogi R.K., Laukner F.B., Ali B.A.; page 63.
• Factors influencing litter traits and body weight up to 12 weeks among temperate rabbit breeds in humid tropics. by: Marykutty T., Nandakumar P.; page 67.
• Effect of feeding diets with graded levels of Ajar seed on the growth performance and nutrient utilization in rabbits. by: Saikia G., Baruah K.K.; page 71.
• Present status of the Heifer Project International - Cameroon Rabbit Program: Back to the Future. by: Lukefahr S.D., Nkwocha H.I., Njakoi H., Tawah E., Akob J.M., Kongyu F.A., Njwe R.M., Gudahl D.; page 75.
• Mother-young relation in the European rabbit: Physiological and behavioral locks and keys. by: Hudson R., Schaal B., Martínez-Gómez M., Distel H.; page 85.
• Comparison of two different in vitro digestibility methods for nutritive evaluation of rabbit diets. by: Pascual J.J., Cervera C., Fernández-Carmona J.; page 93.

2000: Vol. 8(3)

• Report of the W.R.S.A Council Meeting (Valencia, July 6, 2000) page 101.
• Effect of birth weight and litter size at suckling age on reproductive performance in does as adults. by: Poigner J., Szendrö Zs., Lévai A., Radnai I., Biró-Németh E.; page 103.
• Mortality in young rabbits: A review. by: Rashwan A.A., Marai I.F.M.; page 111.
• Alternative feed resources for formulating concentrate diets of rabbits. 1. Unthreshed grain amaranth seedhead. by: Bamikole M.A., Ezenwa I., Adewumi M.K., Omojola A.B., Adetimirin V.O., Arigbede O.M., Orisadeyi S.A.; page 125.
• Alternative feed resources for formulating concentrate diets of rabbits. 2.Jack Bean (Canavalia ensilformis) seeds. by: Bamikole M.A., Ezenwa I., Adewumi M.K., Omojola A.B., Aken'ova M.E., Babayemi O.J., Olufosoye O.F.; page 131.
• Effets de l'utilisation de levures enriches en chrome sur la production du lapin en croissance. by: Lambertini L., Vignola G., Zaghini G.; page 137.
• Note: Induction of parturition in Angora rabbits by oxytocin, some observations. by: Singh G., Katoch B.S.; page 143.
• Randomized sanitary status of Argentinean rabbitry. by: Martino P., Samau S., Piscopo M., Risso M., Lacchini R.; page 145.

2000: Vol. 8(4)

• Dam and litter inbreeding and environmental effects on litter performance in Botucatu rabbits. by: Moura A.S.A.M.T., Polastre R., Wechsler F.S.; page 151.
• Histochemical distribution of leucine aminopeptidase (LAP-ase) in the young rabbit intestine. by: Sabatakou O., Xylouri-Frangiadaki E., Paraskevakou E.; page 159.
• Histochemical study of non-specific esterase activity in small and large intestine of young rabbit. by: Sabatakou O., Xylouri-Frangiadaki E., Paraskevakou E.; page 163.
• Proenofos effects on rabbit performance and their amelioration by using natural clay minerals. by: Ayyat M.S., Abd El-Monem U.M., El-Gendy H.M., El-Fateh Hammad M.; page 169.
• Note: An original system to separately control litter and female feed intake without modification of the mother-young relations. by: Fortun-Lamothe L., Gidenne T., Lapanouse A., De Dapper J.; page 177.
• Effect of lysine and methionine on libido and semen characteristics of bucks. by: Nizza A., Di Meo C., Taranto S.; page 181.
• Vitamins in rabbit nutrition: Literature review and recommendations. by: Lebas F.; page 185.

2001: Vol. 9(1)

• Effect of some biological and zootechnical factors on appearance of giant fibres in the rabbit. Consequences on muscle fibre type, morphology and meat quality. by: Dalle Zotte A., Remignon H., Ouhayoun J.; page 1.
• Effect of different feed restrictions during rearing on reproduction performance in rabbit does. by: Eiben Cs., Kustos K., Kenessey Á., Virág Gy., Szendrö Zs.; page 9.
• Effets de l'addition de propylene glycol dans l'eau de boisson sur les performances de reproduction des lapines. à: Luzi F., Barbieri S., Lazzaroni C., Cavani C., Zecchini M., Crimella C.; page 15.
• A critical approach to the calculation procedures to be used in digestibility determination of feed ingredients for rabbits. by: Villamide M.J., Maertens L., Cervera C., Perez J.M., Xiccato G.; page 19.
• Determination of the number of replicates required to detect a significant difference between two means in rabbit traits. by: García J., Nicodemus N., Carabaño R., Villamide M.J., de Blas C.; page 27.
• Estimates of genetic parameters in Danish White rabbits using an animal model. II. Litter traits. by: Sørensen P., Kjær J.B., Brenøe U.T., Su G.; page 33.
• Les teignes des lapins et leur traitement en France: Une synthèse. à: Boucher S., Nouaille L.; page 39.

2001: Vol. 9(2)

• Effect of breed and sex on rabbit carcass yield and meat quality. by: Ortiz Hernández J.A., Rubio Lozano M.S., pages 51-56.
• Technical note: Attempts to harmonize chemical analyses of feeds and faeces, for rabbit feed evaluation. by: E.G.R.A.N., pages 57-64.
• Doe and kit performance in a small rabbit population from subtropical Trinidad. by: Rastogi R.K., pages 65-68.
• Performances des élevages cunicoles modernes en Tunisie. à: Bergaoui R., Kriaa S., pages 69-76.
• Variance components and response to selection for reproductive, litter and growth traits through a multi-purpose index. by: Moura A.S.A.M.T., Costa A.R.C., Polastre R., pages 77-86.
• Note: Relationship between scrotal temperature and sperm mortality of the New Zealand White rabbit. by: Kasa I.W., Thwaites C.J., pages 87-89.

2001: Vol. 9(3)

• Feeding ryegrass hay to growing rabbits, A note. by: Fernandez-Carmona J., Cervera C., Moya J., Pascual J.J., pages 95-99.
• Effect of different feeding levels during rearing and age at first insemination on body development, body composition and puberty characteristics of rabbit does. by: Rommers J.M., Meijerhof R., Noordhuizen J.P.T.M., Kemp B., pages 101-108.
• Threonine: An essential amino acid not frequently used until now in rabbit feeds formulation. A review. by: Colin M., Ghezal-Triki N., pages 109-114.
• ABSTRACTS of communications presented during the 26th Symposium of the ASESCU, Aveiro, Portugal, 23-24 May, 2001; pages 117-122.
  • Rabbit breeding in Spain, by: Rafel O.
  • The French meat rabbit production. by: Tudela F., Fargeas E.
  • Contribution to the study of fattening rabbits raised on floor in the context of a differentiated production. by: Decoux M., Tudela F., Thomas N.
  • Effect of cage size on doe activity, Preliminary results. by: López M., María G.
  • Evaluation of rabbit welfare in alternative breeding systems. by: Finzi A., Ciorba P., Macchioni P.
  • New strategies in rabbit feed: Additives and alternatives to antibiotic use. by: Marzo I.
  • Nutrition around weaning and early weaning. by: Pascual J.J., Moya J.
  • Effect of source of starch, heat processing and use of exogenous enzymes in starter diets in rabbits. by: Gutierrez I., Espinosa A., Carabaño R., de Blas J.C.
  • Effect of type of vegetable protein on growth and mortality of early weaned rabbits. by: Gutierrez I., Espinosa A., Carabaño R., de Blas J.C.
  • Nutritional value of different fractions of wheat in rabbits. by: Villamide M.J., García B., Merinero S.Y., García J.
  • The use of lucerne-based diet on young rabbit does. by: Cervera C., Costera A., Moya J., Fernandez-Carmona J., Pascual J.J.
  • Effect of high energy diets on the performance of primiparous rabbit does. by: Fernandez-Carmona J., Quevedo F., Cervera C., Pascual J.J.
  • Effect of high energy diets on the body condition of primiparous rabbit does. by: Pascual J.J., Quevedo F., Fernandez-Carmona J., Cervera C.
• ABSTRACTS of papers dealing with rabbits presented during the 12th Symposium on Housing and Diseases of Rabbits, Furbearing Animals and Pet Animals, CELLE (Germany), 9-10 May, 2001, pages 123-133.
  • Effect of male presence before artificial insemination on receptivity and prolificacy in lactating rabbit does. by: Eiben Cs., Kustos K., Szendrö Zs., Theau-Clément M., Gódor-Surmann K.
  • Average useful lifetime in reproduction herd of rabbits. by: Bieniek J., Kania-Gierdziewicz J., Maj D., Gierdziewicz M.
  • The effect of birth weight, milk supply and feeding method on growth in rabbits. by: Szendrö Zs., Goyvai M., Biró-Németh E., Radnai I., Nagy I., Matics Z.
  • Selection for the body fat content of the rabbits using the TOBEC method. 1. Effect of the selection on some reproductive traits of rabbit does. by: Milisits G., Levai A., Marosffy V.
  • Selection for the body fat content of the rabbits using the TOBEC method. 2. Effect of the selection on the body composition of growing rabbits. by: Levai A., Milisits G., Marosffy V.
  • Genetic parameters for digestive tract traits in rabbits. by: Wójtowicz Z., Bieniek J., Lisiecka J., Gierdziewicz M., Gool B.
  • Effect of increased supplements of vitamins, macro and micro elements on milk production in does. by: Kowalska D., Bieniek J.
  • Genetic parameters for meat quality traits in rabbits. by: Bieniek J., Gierdziewicz M., Kania-Gierdziewicz J.
  • The lysosomal enzyme activity in some organs of rabbits on different protein diets. by: Rafay J., Król T., Vitek B., Kolataj A.
  • Investigations on doe-litter relationship in domestic rabbits under different housing conditions. by: Selzer D., Lange K., Hoy St.
  • Some observations on behaviour of nursing does. by: Matics Z., Szendrö Zs., Hoy St., Radnai I., Biró-Németh E., Nagy I., Goyvai M.
  • How the removal of the nest box affects the behaviour and physiology of rabbit does and the mortality and weight gain of their kits. by: Baumann P., Stauffacher M.
  • The preference of fattening rabbits for perforated plastic floor and deep litter under different ambient conditions. by: Bessei W., Tinz J., Reiter K.
  • Resting and activity behaviour in domestic rabbits in dependence on keeping conditions and day time. by: Selzer D., Lange K., Hoy St.
  • Effect of slaughter age and sex of fattening rabbits housed in pens on dressing percentage. by: Petersen J., Tholen E.
  • The fattening of rabbits in pens: Effects of housing and gnawing material on performance level and carcass quality. by: Maertens L., van Oeckel M.
  • Quality of rabbit meat under the influence of various deepfreezing and thawing temperatures. by: Zimmermann J., Bessei W.
  • The contents of heavy metals (cadmium, lead, nickel) in muscles, liver and kidneys of young meat rabbits raised on small family farms in low-polluted regions of south-eastern Poland. by: Zientek H., Brzozowski M., Rogulski W.
  • Investigation of fatty acid metabolism under physical load by means of NMR spectroscopy and gas chromatography on meat type rabbits. by: Szabó A., Fébel H., Bogner P., Szendrö Sz., Romvári R.
  • Carcass value of young rabbits of different fattened hybrids. by: Ristic M.
  • Sublimation of tannic additives to diet of fattening rabbit, to reduce mortality after weaning. by: Zimmermann A., Bessei W.
  • Diagnostic findings in rabbits with enterocolitis. by: Rossi G., Grilli G., Galazzi D., Lavazza A., Köhler B.
  • Prevention of disease through feeding. by: Hempel M., Hempel K., Stangassinger M., Mandel S., Erhard M.H.
  • Isolation of the casual agents of rhinitis contagiosa in rabbits from the nasal mucosa of show rabbits. by: Schmidt M., Holubek R.
  • Investigations on the spread of Salmonellae by show rabbits. by: Matthes S.

2001: Vol. 9(4)

• Traditional rabbitries on the Island of Crete in Greece: General outlook. by: Christodoulopoulos G., Burriel A.R., Labrinidi S., Kritas S.K., page 135-139.
• Alternative pen housing system for fattening rabbits: Effects of group density and litter. by: Lambertini L., Vignola G., Zaghini G., pages 141-147.
• Influence of solid feed intake and age at weaning on caecal content characteristics and post-weaning performance. by: Nizza A., Di Meo C., Stanco G., Cutrignelli M.I., pages 149-153.
• Fatty acid composition of two different muscles in rabbits: Alterations in response to saturated or unsaturated dietary fatty acid complementation. by: Szabó A., Romvári R., Fébel Hedvig, Nagy I., Szendrö Zs., pages 155-158.
• Tissue distribution and residue depletion of oxytetracycline in the rabbit. by: Villa R., Cagnardi P., Bacchetta S., Sonzogni O., Faustini M., Carli S., pages 159-164.
• Early weaning of young rabbits: A review. by: Pascual J.J., pages 165-170.
• Note: Utilisation de l'orge en vert produite hors sol pour alimenter des lapins en croissance en système familial. à: Kriaa S., Bergaoui R., Kennou S., pages 171-174.
• Petits projets cunicoles et développement rural en Tunisie: Possibilités et limites. à: Bergaoui R., Kennou-Sebeï S., Fekih S., pages 175-179.

Bonus Issue for 2001 Vol.9:

ABSTRACTS of the Communications presented during the 9th French Rabbit Days (9èmes Journées de la recherche Cunicole) held at Paris, November 28-29, 2001.

Full text of the communications are available (in French) in one volume for price of Euros 38,80 from: ITAVI, 28 rue du Rocher, 75008 PARIS

• GROWTH AND MEAT (9èmes JRC, Nov. 2001)
  • Assessment of two shear test methods for Longissimus dorsi muscle in rabbit. by: S. COMBES, C. LARZUL, F. GONDRET, L. CAUQUIL, B. DARCHE, F. LEBAS
  • Effect of cooking time and cooking temperature on tenderness measurement and collagen content in rabbit meat. by: S. COMBES, J. LEPETIT, B. DARCHE, F. LEBAS
  • Rheologic and physico-chemical characterisation of rabbit meat. Application to a comparison between Standard and Label rabbits. by: L. CAUQUIL, S. COMBES, N. JEHL, B. DARCHE, F. LEBAS
  • Influence of slaughter age on the mechanical properties of rabbit bones in relation with carcass quality. by: S. COMBES, A. AUVERGNE, B. DARCHE, F. LEBAS
  • Muscle lipid content in rabbit: Relative importance of different metabolic pathways in the muscles. by: F. GONDRET, J.F. HOCQUETTE, P. HERPIN
  • Effect of feeding restriction of nulliparous rabbit does on the muscular fatty acid profile of their first litter progeny. by: A. DALLE ZOTTE, G.M. CHIERICATO, C. RIZZI, H. ZAKARIA
  • Evaluation of organic antioxidant capacity of oleuropeine on the oxidative stability of rabbit meat: Preliminary results. by: G. PACI, A. SCHIAVONE, M. MARZONI
  • Effect of housing (cage or commercial pens} and enrichment on the performance and meat colour of fattening rabbits. by: L. MAERTENS, M.J. VAN OECKEL
  • Effect of rearing system (cage or pen) on post mortem evolution of pH and qualitative traits of rabbit meat. by: A. DAL BOSCO, A. CASTELLINI, C. MUGNAI
  • Effect of the production method and animal weight on rabbit meat sensory quality. by: N. JEHL, H. JUIN
  • Divergent selection for body weight at 63 days: effects on carcass traits. by: C. LARZUL, F. GONDRET, S. COMBES
  • Divergent selection for body weight at 63 days in the rabbit: Effects on histology and biochemistry of semitendinosus muscle. by: F. GONDRET, S. COMBES, C. LARZUL
  • Effect of food restriction on meat quality of "Rex du Poitou" ® rabbits. by: C. LARZUL, H. JUIN, G. AUVINET, R.G. THEBAULT, H. DE ROCHAMBEAU, D. ALLAIN
  • Evolution between 6 and 20 weeks of age, of some slaughter and body composition traits in 2 rabbit lines. by: F. LEBAS, B. RETAILLEAU, J. HURTAUD
• NUTRITION (9èmes JRC, Nov. 2001)
  • Rabbit caecal fermentative activity: identification of some factors of control. by: J. GARCIA, T. GIDENNE, L. FALCÃO-e-CUNHA, C. DE BLAS
  • An increase of the dietary ratio digestible fibre / crude protein does not affect the performance of the growing rabbit but reduces enteritis incidence: Preliminary results from a multi-site study. by: T. GIDENNE, V. KERDILÈS, N. JEHL, P. ARVEUX, C. BRIENS, B. ECKENFELDER, H. FORTUNE, S. MONTESSUY, G. MURAZ, S. STÉPHAN
  • Effect of vomitoxin on feed intake, mortality and growth results of fattening rabbits. by: S. VERDELHAN, G. MURAZ-REMOIS, N. MASCOT, P. LAFARGUE-HAURET, A. BOURDlLLON
  • Use of dessicated lettuce for rabbit feeding: Nutritional value and economical interest. by: J.P. GOBY, T. GIDENNE, M. SEGURA, J.J. ROCHON, E. MARAFICO
  • Wheat straw nutritional value for growing rabbits. by: F. LEBAS, Y.A. DJAGO
  • Digestibility of some raw materials frequently used in rabbit diets. by: L. MAERTENS, A . VAN HERCK
• PATHOLOGY (9èmes JRC, Nov. 2001)
  • Feeding and immunity: I - Summary on organisation and functioning of the immune system. by: F. DROUET-VIARD, L. FORTUN-LAMOTHE
  • Feeding and immunity: II - State of knowledge and future research in rabbit. by: L. FORTUN-LAMOTHE, F. DROUET-VIARD
  • Metabolic and mineral consequences of non-specific enteropathy in growing rabbits. by: N. BENNEGADI, T. GlDENNE, D. LICOIS
  • Effect of vaccination with the homologous SG33 strain of myxomatosis virus, associated with sanitary measures, under conditions of contaminated breeding. by: S. LEMIÈRE, B. LE NORMAND
  • Study of the effect of vaccination with the homologous SG33 strain of myxomatosis virus on the immune system development, in rabbit, under field conditions representative of the epizootic rabbit enteropathy syndrome (ERE). by: S. LEMIÈRE, G. PLASSIART, L. NOUAILLE
  • Protection of rabbits vaccinated with an EPEC 3/O15 strain, carrying a deletion of the eae gene, against an experimental infection. by: T. STAKENBORG, D. VANDEKERCHOVE, K. ROLLE, J. PEETERS
  • Efficacy test of a Zinc Bacitracin supplementation in growing rabbits. by: P. MERCIER, A. RICHARD
  • Effect of essential oils on spontaneous epizootic rabbit enterocolitis. by: C. BRIENS, L. GRENET
  • Experimental reproduction of an epizootic enterocolitis syndrome in healthy rabbits: A clinico-pathological and hematological study. by: J.L. JOBERT, F. EONO, G. LEGALL-RECULÉ, M. GUITTET
  • Epizootic Rabbit Enteropathy: Experimental study, observed symptoms and lesions. by: D. LICOIS, P. COUDERT
  • French breeder's behaviour and rabbitry management in relation to enterocolitis syndrome studied with the help of an interactive software. by: C. JACQUINET, B. LE NORMAND, L. NOUAILLE
• REPRODUCTION (9èmes JRC, Nov. 2001)
  • Effect of supranutritional levels of vitamins E and C on the quality of fresh and frozen rabbit semen. by: C. CASTELLINI, P. LATTAIOLI, A. DAL BOSCO, L. LIGUORI
  • Relationship between rabbit semen characteristics and reproductive performances after artificial insemination. by: J.M. BRUN, M. THEAU-CLÉMENT, G. BOLET
  • Embryo production from repeated induction of ovulation in Spanish Giant does. by: N. MEDJDOUB, F. FORCADA, M. LOPEZ
  • Characterisation of a local population of rabbits in Algeria: Reproductive traits of females. by: N. ZERROUKI, G. BOLET, M. BERCHICHE, F. LEBAS
  • Influence of 48 hours of doe-litter separation on growth and stress response in young rabbits. by: C. BOITI, A. BONANNO, G. BRECCHIA, M. ALABISO, A. Di GRIGOLI, D. ZAMPINI
• WEANING (9èmes JRC, Nov. 2001)
  • Feeding strategy around weaning according to digestion and nutritional needs of young rabbit. by: L. FORTUN-LAMOTHE, T. GlDENNE
  • Digestive efficiency of young rabbits before and after weaning according to energetic source of the diet. by: L. DEBRAY, T. GIDENNE, L. FORTUN-LAMOTHE, P. ARVEUX
  • Feeding strategy at the time of weaning in rabbits: Effects of dietary starch/fibre ratio. by: L. FORTUN-LAMOTHE, T. GIDENNE, F. CHALAYE, L. DEBRAY
  • Effect of age, early weaning and starter diet on the development of digestive organs and caecal fermentation in young rabbits. by: G. XICCATO, A. TROCINO, A. SARTORI, P.I. QUEAQUE
  • Maternal effects on post weaning mortality in growing rabbits. by: C. GERARD, J. DUPERRAY, P. BOISOT
• ECONOMICS - GENETICS (9èmes JRC, Nov. 2001)
  • Main results of rabbit breeding reference network CUNIMIEUX from 1998 to 2000. by: F. GUERDER
  • Evaluation of reproduction traits of 8 rabbit breeds on 3 experimental farms. by: G. BOLET, J.M. BRUN, S. LECHEVESTRIER, M. LOPEZ, S. BOUCHER
  • Survival analysis of the INRA 1077 rabbit strain. by: H. GARREAU, C. LARZUL, V. DUCROCQ
  • Selection for total litter weight at weaning per doe and per year in a Castor Rex rabbit strain. by: J.M. SALAUN, H. GARREAU, R.G. THEBAULT, D. ALLAIN, H. De ROCHAMBEAU
  • Formation of a rabbit synthetic strain at INRA: 4. Combining ability with the INRA 1077 strain for growth and carcass traits of terminal products. by: J.M. BRUN, J. ESPARBIE, J. FALIÈRES
  • Study of growth traits in cross breeding between five meat rabbit selected strains. by: E.A. GÓMEZ, M. PILES, J. ORENGO, O. RAFEL, J. RAMON

2002: Vol. 10(1)

• Effect of Synthetic prostaglandin F2α analogue (cloprostenol) on litter size and weight in a rabbit line selected by growth rate. Lavara R., Viudes–de–Castro M.P., Vicente J.S., Mocé E., pages 1-5.
• A feeding programme for young rabbit does based on lucerne. Pascual J.J., Cervera C., Fernández–Carmona J., pages 7-13.
• Review: I — The organisation and functioning of the immune system: particular features of the rabbit. Drouet–Viard F., Fortun–Lamothe L., pages 15-23.
• Review: II — Diet and immunity: Current state of knowledge and research prospects for the rabbit. Fortun–Lamothe L., Drouet–Viard F., pages 25-39.
• Abstracts of the communications presented during the 13th Hungarian Conference on Rabbit Production. Kaposvár (Hungary). May 23, 2001, pages 39-44.
  • Thoughts on rabbit meat production: Future developments and perspectives. Maertens L.
  • The current situation of rabbit production in Hungary. Kling J.
  • Some observations on behaviour of nursing does. Matics Zs., Szendrö Zs., Hoy S., Radnai I., Biró Németh E., Nagy I., Gyovai M.
  • Nursing of kits by two does. Foster does are weaned at 21 days and nurse freely from evening till morning. Szendrö Zs., Gyarmati T., Radnai I., Biró Németh E., Matics Zs.
  • Effect of birthweight, milk supply and feeding scheme on the performance of rabbits between 3 and 13 weeks of age. Szendrö Zs., Gyarmati T., Biró Németh E., Radnai I., Nagy I., Matics Zs.
  • Effect of weaning age, cage size and stocking density on the performance of fattening rabbits. Eiben Cz., Szendrö Zs., Radnai I., Biró Németh E.
  • Production traits of fattening rabbits kept in small-group cages. Virág Gy., Mohaupt M., Kerepeczki Z., Nagy S.
  • Preliminary studies on the long-term storage of rabbit semen. Baranyai B., Somfai T., Virág Gy., Laczkó L., Ri Hak Choi., Polgár Zs., Gócza E.
  • Influence of feeding intensity on the growth of different body measurements in rabbits. II. Hungarian Giant rabbit. Fodor K., Fekete S., Eszes F., Gáspárdy A., Zöldág I., Bersényi A.
  • Feeding-genotype interaction during rearing of growing breeding female rabbits: Its relation to total body composition. II. Hungarian Giant rabbit. Fekete S., Zöldág I., Fodor K., Bersényi A., Gáspárdy A., Andrásofszky E.
  • Experience of rabbit meat quality evaluation aimed at keeping consumer confidence. Cavani C., Petracci M.
  • Use of TOBEC method in the selection on body fat content of rabbits. Lévai A., Milisits G., Marosffy V.
  • Investigation of the effect of saturated and unsaturated fatty acid complementation on the muscle fatty acid profile of rabbits. Szabó A., Fébel H., Szendrö Zs., Romvári R.
  • Effect of alloxan treatment on glutathione-peroxidase activity in rabbit. Virág Gy., Erdélyi M., Mézes M., oppel K., Temesvári K.
  • Clinical laboratory diagnostics of rabbits treated with heavy metals (Cd, Pb and Hg). Bersényi A., Fekete S., Glávits R., Gaál T., Hudák A.
  • Distribution of Κ and Β-casein alleles and their effect on the reproductive performance in two INRA rabbit strains. Tóth Zs., Mészár Z., Virág Gy., Bolet G., Bõsze Zs.
  • Analysis of pluripotent rabbit embryonic stem cells during in vitro development of rabbit embryos. Gócza E., Kobolák J., Hiripi L., Makovics F., Bõsze Zs.

2002: Vol. 10(2)

• Effect of collection frequency on rabbit semen production. Nizza A., Di Meo C., Taranto S., Stanco G., pages 49-52.
• Effect of donor strain and maturation stage of rabbit oocytes on results of penetration test of rabbit semen. Mocé E., Vicente J.S., Lavara R., pages 53-62.
• Parity and number of repeated doe-litter-separation treatments affect differently the reproductive performances of lactating does. Bonanno A., Di Grigoli A., Alabiso M., Boiti C., pages 63-70.
• Genetic response to selection for reproductive performance in a maternal line of rabbits. García M.L., Baselga, M., pages 71-76.
• Frequency and time of nursing in wild and domestic rabbits housed outdoors in free range. Hoy St., Selzer D., pages 77-84.

2002: Vol. 10(3)

• Effect of divergent selection for uterine capacity on progesterone, estradiol and cholesterol levels around implantation time in rabbits. Mocé M.L., Santacreu M.A., Climent A., pages 89-97.
• Efficacy of two gonadotrophins on receptivity of commercial does. Alfonso M., Pagés-Mantè A., pages 99-102.
• Non genetic factors affecting rabbit reproduction in Algeria. Belhadi S., Boukir M., Amriou L., pages 103-109.
• Opportunities for rabbit research and human development in the Western Hemisphere: a rabbit revolution? Lukefahr S.D., pages 111-115.
• Abstracts of papers presented during the 27th SYMPOSIUM of the Asociación Española de Cunicultura. Reus (Spain) 29-31 May 2002, pages 117-122.
  • The ergonomy in a new rabbit cage. Ruiz J., Villoslada P., Camps J.
  • Minimum data about comfort in industrial rabbitries. Camps J.
  • Effect of re-mating interval and weaning age on reproductive performance of rabbit doe. Nicodemus N., Gutiérrez I., García J., Carabaño R., De Blas C.
  • Effect of maternal behaviour on rabbit growth during lactation. Tudela F., Decoux M., Mazzia M.
  • Effect of feeding program before weaning on productive performance of fattening rabbits. Decoux M., Tudela F., Nivois M., Walramens M.
  • Effect of transient doe-litter separation on digestive, enzymatic and intestinal parameters of kits. Espinosa A., Rebollar P.G., Carabaño R.
  • Effect of protein source on digestive trait, intestine morphology and ileal and faecal digestibility in early weaned rabbits. Campín J., Gutiérrez I., Espinosa A., Carabaño R., Rebollar P.G., De Blas C.
  • Nutritive value of some by-products for rabbits. Martínez M., Motta W., Blas E., Moya J., Cervera C.
  • Effect of supplementation with fumeric acid and antibiotics on performance of fattening rabbits. Abecia L., Belenguer A., Balcells J., Fondevila M., Decoux M.
  • Myxomatosis and VHD combined vaccination. An innovative approach in rabbit production. Lemiere S., Torrubia J.
  • Evolution of rabbit epizootic enterocolitis in open air units. Mariani G., Macchioni P., Papeschi C., Finzi A.
  • Incidence of tularemia in lagomorphs in the Comunidad Foral of Navarra. Gironés O., De Blas I., Gil M., Royo F., Claver R., Orós J.
  • Effect of sampling size on detection and prevalence determination of rabbit diseases. De Blas I., Gironés O., Ruiz I., Alonso J.L., Muzquiz J.L.
• Letter to the Editor: Cuniculus "Rabbit" — a Celtic Etymology. Ballester X., Quinn R., pages 123-127.

2002: Vol. 10(4)