{"title":"Protein digestion.","authors":"M. Villamide, N. Nicodemus, M. Fraga, R. Carabaño","doi":"10.1079/9781789241273.0041","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1079/9781789241273.0041","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract\u0000 In this chapter the characteristics of the main protein sources included in rabbit diets, protein digestion in young rabbits, nitrogen metabolism in the caecum of rabbits, soft faeces and its relation to protein digestibility, amino acid balance, and faecal digestibility in rabbits are discussed.","PeriodicalId":403460,"journal":{"name":"Nutrition of the rabbit","volume":"21 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1900-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"122305922","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Digestion of sugars and starch.","authors":"E. Blas, T. Gidenne, C. D. Blas, J. Wiseman","doi":"10.1079/9781845936693.0019","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1079/9781845936693.0019","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract\u0000 This chapter discussed the structure and digestion of simple sugars and oligosaccharides and starch in the different parts of the gastrointestinal tract of rabbits. Highlights of this chapter also focused on the factors affecting starch and sugar digestion as well as the benefits of starch and sugar in the digestive health of rabbits.","PeriodicalId":403460,"journal":{"name":"Nutrition of the rabbit","volume":"16 8","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1900-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"114030846","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Feeding systems for intensive production.","authors":"L. Maertens, C. D. Blas, J. Wiseman","doi":"10.1079/9781845936693.0253","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1079/9781845936693.0253","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract\u0000 This chapter considers in detail different possibilities for optimizing the feed conversion ratio (FCR) for intensive production. Among the factors that were discussed includes: physical presentation (pellet size and quality) of the diet, feed storage, number of diets, age, sex, purpose of rabbits being raised, and management aspects that will lead to maximum rabbit production.","PeriodicalId":403460,"journal":{"name":"Nutrition of the rabbit","volume":"1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1900-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"129450708","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Feed evaluation.","authors":"M. Villamide, L. Maertens, C. D. Blas","doi":"10.1079/9781789241273.0159","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1079/9781789241273.0159","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract\u0000 A review on the methods of determining the composition and nutritive value of the available feeds and feedstuffs for rabbits was presented in this chapter.","PeriodicalId":403460,"journal":{"name":"Nutrition of the rabbit","volume":"1 3","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1900-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"120851852","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Feed manufacturing.","authors":"J. Acedo-Rico, J. Méndez, G. Santomá","doi":"10.1079/9781789241273.0222","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1079/9781789241273.0222","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract\u0000 There are two main systems used for feed manufacturing. Both use the same individual processes, and the only difference is the sequence in which they are arranged. The pre-milling system is more commonly used in modern feed mills because of economic reasons (e.g. energy cost, investment). In this system, weighing out is done prior to grinding. The pre-grinding system was used more in the past when fewer raw materials were available and mash was the main means of feed presentation. This chapter focused on the pre-milling system sequence as it is more commonly used and better for rabbit feed manufacturing.","PeriodicalId":403460,"journal":{"name":"Nutrition of the rabbit","volume":"34 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1900-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"134466934","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The digestive system of the rabbit.","authors":"R. Carabaño, J. Piquer, D. Menoyo, I. Badiola","doi":"10.1079/9781845936693.0001","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1079/9781845936693.0001","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract\u0000 This chapter gives a description of the morphological and functional characteristics of the digestive system of the rabbit that are important for understanding the rabbit's digestive processes that will be explained in the next chapters and explains how these characteristics change from the critical phase of weaning until attainment of maturity.","PeriodicalId":403460,"journal":{"name":"Nutrition of the rabbit","volume":"10 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1900-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"128436059","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Energy and protein metabolism and requirements.","authors":"G. Xiccato, A. Trocino, C. D. Blas, J. Wiseman","doi":"10.1079/9781845936693.0083","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1079/9781845936693.0083","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract\u0000 This chapter discussed the different methods of estimating the net energy and protein requirements of rabbits during the different stages of production particularly during the lactation and pregnancy period for female rabbits. The effects of protein and energy intake and metabolism on the performance and production of rabbit meat were also discussed.","PeriodicalId":403460,"journal":{"name":"Nutrition of the rabbit","volume":"74 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1900-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"128499068","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Feeding behaviour of rabbits.","authors":"T. Gidenne, F. Lebas, L. Fortun-Lamothe","doi":"10.1079/9781845930639.0179","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1079/9781845930639.0179","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract\u0000 This chapter reviews regulation of the intake behaviour according to several factors: age, type of feed and so on. The last part of the chapter is devoted to the feeding behaviour of wild and domestic rabbits in a situation of free choice.","PeriodicalId":403460,"journal":{"name":"Nutrition of the rabbit","volume":"147 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1900-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"133142946","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
F. Lebas, R. Thébault, D. Allain, C. D. Blas, J. Wiseman
{"title":"Nutritional recommendations and feeding management of Angora rabbits.","authors":"F. Lebas, R. Thébault, D. Allain, C. D. Blas, J. Wiseman","doi":"10.1079/9781845936693.0285","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1079/9781845936693.0285","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract\u0000 This chapter discussed some of the guidelines in feeding Angora rabbits to maximize keratin (pure fine animal fibre) production. Two areas that were give emphasis are first provide all the nutrients the rabbit needs to realize its genetic potential for wool production and to avoid any disorder that may reduce the life-time performance of the animal.","PeriodicalId":403460,"journal":{"name":"Nutrition of the rabbit","volume":"358 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1900-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"122746058","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Fat digestion.","authors":"G. Xiccato","doi":"10.1079/9781845936693.0056","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1079/9781845936693.0056","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract\u0000 This chapter discussed the chemical structure and physical properties of fats present in rabbit feeds and how utilization of this fat particulary triglycerides affects the health and welfare of rabbits.","PeriodicalId":403460,"journal":{"name":"Nutrition of the rabbit","volume":"18 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1900-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"125292451","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}