| Mgheni
M. 1978- Rabbit husbandry in Tanzania, Workshop on Rabbit
Husbandry in Africa, Morogoro-Tanzania, December 16-21, 1978, 17-28
El
Amin F.M., 1978 - Rabbit husbandry in the Sudan , Workshop
on Rabbit Husbandry in Africa, Morogoro-Tanzania, December 16-21, 1978,
29-42
Gaspari
D., 1978 - Rabbit breeding production in Mozambique,
Workshop on Rabbit Husbandry in Africa, Morogoro-Tanzania, December
16-21, 1978, 43-48
Kangni
L.D., 1978 - Rabbit husbandry in the Togo, Workshop on
Rabbit Husbandry in Africa, Morogoro-Tanzania, December 16-21, 1978,
49-52
Lungu
J.P., 1978 - Rabbit production in Zambia, Workshop on
Rabbit Husbandry in Africa, Morogoro-Tanzania, December 16-21, 1978,
53-55
Discussions
of session 1, Workshop on Rabbit Husbandry in Africa, Morogoro-Tanzania,
December 16-21, 1978, 57-70
Presentation of
the different questions and answers which have followed the oral presentation
of the different communications of this session.
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Owen
J.E., 1978 - Rabbit production in tropical countries, Workshop
on Rabbit Husbandry in Africa, Morogoro-Tanzania, December 16-21, 1978,
73-92.
Abstract : Rabbits are
making an increasing contribution to meat production in many developing
countries in the tropics. These animals are capable of supplying meat
in reasonable quantities when kept under small-scale low input systems.
This paper draws attention to some of the advantages of the rabbit as
a meat producer in tropical countries, and also to the problems which
must inevitably arise.
Although successful rabbit production is being achieved in many cases,
notably in Ghana, there is considerable room for improvement without resorting
to the use of expensive equipment and materials. Work needs to be carried
out on many aspects of rabbit meat production in the tropics. The most
important consideration is nutrition and feeding in relation to the efficient
utilisation of locally available materials. The Tropical Products Institute
in collaboration with Reading University. has initiated a research programme
on this subject. Some data arising from this project is discussed. Much
of the. information presented was collected during overseas visits by
the author.
Mamattha
N., 1978 - Sociological
aspects of introducing rabbits into farm practice , Workshop on Rabbit
Husbandry in Africa, Morogoro-Tanzania, December 16-21, 1978, 93-99.
Abstract As
far as I am concerned, I know of no sociologically adverse aspects for
introducing Rabbits into Farm Practices. If there are problems, they
should be related to those underlying factors, namely:
1.
The need for funds for the expansion of more Rabbit Projects and thousands
of back-yard rabbitries in support of the break-through now being experienced
and proved in Ghana; and
2. Aid to the back-yard and commercial breeders by way of cheap parent-stock,
drugs and additives to make possible for more and more people in the
slender income group to produce, through the breeding of rabbits, quick
and rich protein-meat for their families - thus forcing down the cost
of other meats they need to eat for variety and good health.
McNitt
J.I., 1978 - Methods of smallholder rabbit production,
Workshop on Rabbit Husbandry in Africa, Morogoro-Tanzania, December
16-21, 1978, 100-111.
Abstract : A number
of problems which may impede rabbit production in developing countries
are enumerated. The approach of the Bunda College Rabbit Research Project
to the problems of housing and facilities, breeding, alternative feedstuffs
and disease are described along with examples of possible solutions
to each problem. It is concluded that smallholder rabbit production
is possible in the Central Region of Malawi but further work must be
carried out before widespread introductions are made.
Costa
O., 1978 - Rabbit production in developing countries,
Workshop on Rabbit Husbandry in Africa, Morogoro-Tanzania, December
16-21, 1978, 113-116.
Abstract : The
authors makes a list of the advantages on rabbit meat production , compared
to some other meat productions on Mozambique. Accordingly a governmental
program of promotion of rabbit portion in the country was held. It is
divided in 3 phases : 1/technical trials, training of personnel and
production of breeding stock, 2/installation of regional infrastructures
and the collection of data and 3/Production in collective units (FL)
Odonkor
L., 1978 - A new method for rabbit production, Workshop
on Rabbit Husbandry in Africa, Morogoro-Tanzania, December 16-21, 1978,
117-128.
Abstract : To produce
rabbits on a large scale using less labour, they should be kept in large
groups for mass services and bred by plan for continuous production.
Owing to the behaviour patterns of rabbits, it is very difficult to
keep them in large gangs peacefully except in accordance to their sex,
age and physical condition. Therefore the "Penta-Sectional Grouping
System" was introduced along with the "Rotary Breeding Plan"
which make fuller use of the rabbit housing, easy division of labour,
routine work and ease of operation
Ramchurn
R., 1978 - New
food resources for rabbit in Mauritius, Workshop on Rabbit Husbandry
in Africa, Morogoro-Tanzania, December 16-21, 1978, 129-135.
Abstract : The possibility
of using Saccharum officinarum, Leucaena leucocephala, Stenotaphrum
dimidiatum, Chloris gayana and Pennisetum purpureum was studied. In
the first experiment all these species were compared with a prepared
standard feed. There was no significant difference between the standard
diet and Saccharum spp. and Stenotaphrum spp. Leucaena sp. proved to
be better than the standard diet. In the second and third experiments
with different levels of Saccharum sp. and Leucaena sp. results showed
that the replacement of up to 40% of the standard diet in growing rabbits
seems to be possible without affecting the performances of the animals.
El
Amin F.M., 1978. Reproductive performance of rabbits selected
for post-weaning growth rate, Workshop on Rabbit Husbandry in Africa,
Morogoro-Tanzania, December 16-21, 1978, 137-153.
Abstract : A selection
experiment involving two strains of rabbits, a New Zealand White (NZW)
and a Californian (Cal) were divided into 4 lines selected for post-weaning
growth rate between 30 and 60 days of age : CR selected from NZW , CRX
selected from an initial a cross between CR males and Cal females, CL
random bred control from NZW and Cal random bred control from Cal strain
In each of the lines GR; GRX and CL six males were each mated to three
females while in the Cal line there were four males each mated to 3
females. Selection was conducted for 5 generations
Litter size born averaged 7.30 young/litter and litter size born alive
averaged 6.84 young/litter over all the lines. It has shown a correlated
response to selection for rapid post-weaning growth rate. The coefficient
of variation for litter size born was high indicationg a large variability
in the trait
Litter size weaned 5.47 young/litter over all the lines and generations
showed some improvement over the initial levels. It was also shown that
inbreeding had little effect on litter traits indicating the success
of the mating plan in avoiding inbreeding at the initial generations.
There was a correlated response in age at first kindling to selection
for rapid post-weaning growth rate.
Aduma
J.P., 1978 - Coccidiosis in rabbits, Workshop on Rabbit
Husbandry in Africa, Morogoro-Tanzania, December 16-21, 1978, 155-161.
Abstract : A study
made over a period of two months in a group of New Zealand White rabbits
and later observations at the "Egerton College rabbitry" showed
that the clinico-pathological features of various species of Eimeria
can be very much reduced if certain management practices are observed
and strictly adhered to. These included (1) Proper construction of cages
and pens, (2) Avoidance of overcrowding in the pens, (3) Frequent clearing
of pens and cages, (4) good nutrition and (5) Frequent application of
coccidiostats such as Neomycin, Tetracyclines, Amprolium and Sulfaquinoxaline.
By Wmaintaining a high sanitary standards, the life cycle of-the parasite
was either broken or the number of oocysts sporulating greatly reduced;
thus allowing for a build up or immunity
Semuguruka
W.D., 1978 - Observations on rabbit diseases in Tanzania,
Workshop on Rabbit Husbandry in Africa, Morogoro-Tanzania, December
16-21, 1978, 163-170.
Abstract : The
authors makes a description on most frequent diseases encountered in
rabbit production. in Tanzania : causes of the disease; clinical features,
and pathologic changes. But treatment and control are not given in the
paper. List the diseases presented and analysed in the paper : Pasteurellosis
(P. multocida, P. pseudotuberculosis, ...), Coccidiosis, Enteritis (colibacilosis,
salmonellosis, staphylococcosis, ...) Micellaneous problems (cannibalism,
stomach, hairballs (FL)
Rugh
J.W., 1978 - Housing of rabbits in Africa, Workshop on
Rabbit Husbandry in Africa, Morogoro-Tanzania, December 16-21, 1978,
171-179.
Abstract : Rabbits
are raised in a variety of conditions, including batteries of cages
in a commercial rabbitry, backyard hutches made of boards and wire screen,
cages made of bamboo, dirt floors in mud huts, and even in their natural
habitat in the wild. In this paper the author reviews some of the different
housing in which rabbits are raised and some of the basic criteria to
keep in mind when designing housing for rabbits. Two types of housing
appropriate to African village conditions are dealt with more specifically;
the wood and bamboo hutch commonly used in forest areas; and alternatives
for savannah areas where even these materials are difficult to obtain.
Williams
D., 1978 - Rabbit raising in Saboda area [Ghana], Workshop
on Rabbit Husbandry in Africa, Morogoro-Tanzania, December 16-21, 1978,
179-183.
Abstract : This
paper describes the Saboba Familly Health Program situated in north-west
Ghana. The objective is the encouragement of the village women to raise
rabbits (a new idea in these villages). Rabbits are raised in small
round mud huts with a thatched roof. A hut is jugged suitable if the
floor is dry throughout the rainy season. The buck and doe are kept
together until the doe kindles and then the buck is removed and most
frequently introduced in the hut of another [empty] doe. Rabbits are
fed greens found locally. In the dry season the children must go far
to find them , but in the rainy season this is no problem. The residue
from the local millet beer called "pito mash" is also given.
Left over millet, guinea corn and groundnuts are given if food at the
time is not scarce. Yam peeling are also given. Thirty-five women in
13 villages around Saboda are raising rabbits in this way, some since
more than 5 years, producing enough rabbits to sell to their neighbours
and to eat on special occasions (FL)
Owen
J.E. , 1978 - Notes on [rabbit] slaughter and carcass preparation,
Workshop on Rabbit Husbandry in Africa, Morogoro-Tanzania, December
16-21, 1978, 203-206.
Abstract : With
5 sketches and few words, the author describes a technique usable to
kill, skin and eviscerate rabbits. In addition he explains how to cut
the carcass on different pieces, to pack and store them (FL)
Anonymous,
1978 - Recipes on
cooking rabbits, Workshop on Rabbit Husbandry in Africa, Morogoro-Tanzania,
December 16-21, 1978, 207-212.
Abstract :
Different recipes are shortly described : list of ingredients and preparation
method : Rabbit barbecue with lemon, Rabbit à la silvestre (USA),
Etrurian rabbit (Italy), stewed rabbit (Tanzania), Jugged rabbit (Tanzania),
Fried rabbit (Sweden), Rabbit bahiana (Brazil), Grilled rabbit with
garlic sauce (Catalonia-Spain), Peppery rabbit santé (France),
Rabbit paté (Spain) and Rabbit with capsicums (Switzerland).
(FL)
Discussions
of session 2
, Workshop on Rabbit Husbandry in Africa, Morogoro-Tanzania, December
16-21, 1978, 185-197
Presentation of the different questions and answers which have followed
the oral presentation of the different communications of this session
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