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Table 10-10

Biologic and Physiologic Data of Rabbits. 41

Parameter

Adult body weight, male (buck)

Adult body weight, female (doe)

Birth weight

Respiratory rate

Tidal volume

Heart rate

Rectal temperature

Life span

Food consumption

Water consumption

Gastrointestinal transit time

Breeding onset, male

Normal Values

1.5-5 kg

1.5-6 kg

30-80 g

30-60 breaths/min

4-6 mL/kg

130-325 beats/min

38.5-40°C (101.3-104°F)

5-6 years (up to 15 years)

50 g/kg/day

100 mL/kg/day

4-5 hours

6-10 months

Breeding onset, female

Breeding life of female

Reproductive cycle

Gestation period

4-9 months

4 months to 3.75 years

Induced ovulation

29-35 days

Litter size 4-10

Weaning age

4-6 weeks

Dental formula I2/1 C0/0 P3/2 M3/3

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