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Module 11 > Rabbits: Husbandry & Nutrition > Flashcards

Rabbits: Husbandry & Nutrition Flashcards

1
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what is the heart rate of a rabbit

A

180-300 bpm

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2
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what is resp rate of rabbit

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30-60 (>100 if stressed) per min

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3
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what is the normal rectal temp of rabbit

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38.5-40C

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4
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what are the most common rabbit breeds

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  1. lop
  2. lionhead
  3. netherland dwarf
  4. english rabbit
  5. dutch
  6. giant
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5
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when do rabbits become sexually mature

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4-6 months

females earlier than males

small breeds earlier than large breeds

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6
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what type of estrous cycle do rabbits have

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induced ovulation (Jan-Oct)

do not have estrous cycle

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7
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what is the gestation length of rabbits

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28-32 days

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8
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what is the litter size of rabbits usually

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4-12

atracial

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9
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when are rabbits weaned

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6 weeks (starting at 28 days)

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10
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what type of digestion system does a rabbit have

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hind gut fermenter

cecum

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what is the difference between hard and soft feces and what is cecotrophy

A

two different feces form in the colon and the fusus coli (pacemaker within colon)

cecotrophy: ingestion of the soft feces is an essential part of the rabbits normal digestive process. Ingested directly from the anus, swallowed without chewing in the early morning

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12
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what colour is rabbit urine

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different colours depending on diet

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13
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what is the calcium metabolism in a rabbit

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absorbed from the GI

excessive Ca is excreted in urine (44%)

high Ca intake results in sediment

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14
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what is the most important component of the rabbit diet

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fibre

20-25%

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15
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what is indigestible fibre and what is its importance

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cellulose and lignin

promotes gut motility and optimal dental wear

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16
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what is digestible fibre and what is its importance

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pectins, hemicellulose, cellulose

promotes cecal fermentation and provides nutrients

17
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what would a typical rabbit diet consist of

A

hay and grass at all times

concentrates –> small handful once/twice daily

leafy greens –> twice daily

18
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what hay is appropriate for rabbits

A

timothy/meadow hay

alfalfa: 1-1.5% Ca

19
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when should hay and water be offered to young rabbits

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from 3 weeks of age

20
Q

what is the best combination of rabbits

A

neutered male and neutered female

21
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what should rabbit not be kept with

A

guinea pig and ferret

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