rabbits

The effect of transport stress on parameters determined in rabbit meat

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The quality of the rabbit meat transported to the slaughterhouse is influenced by a number of factors, such as transport duration, ambient temperature, noise, type of handling and the lairage holding period at the slaughterhouse. The individual factors are discussed in more detail and their impact on carcass yield, pH changes in the meat and … [Read more…]

Meat quality of female rabbits following administration of epicatechin

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The aim of this study was to determinate the effect of epicatechin on selected parameters of meat quality in rabbits. Adult female rabbits (n = 20), maternal albinotic line (crossbreed New Zealand White, Buskat Rabbit, French Silver) and paternal acromalictic line (crossbreed Nitra’s Rabbit, Californian Rabbit, Big Light Silver), were used in the experiment. The … [Read more…]