Evaluation of Exterior Faults in Selected Slovak Rabbit Breeds
Author:
Mojcherová Ľ.1, Zigo F.1, Ondrašovičová S.2, Zapletal D.3, Vargová M.4, Veszelits Laktičová K.4
Affiliation:
1. Department of Nutrition and Animal Husbandry , 2. Department of Biology and Physiology , University of Veterinary Medicine and Pharmacy , Komenského 73 , Košice , Slovakia 3. Department of Animal Breeding, Animal Nutrition and Biochemistry, Faculty of Veterinary Hygiene and Ecology , University of Veterinary and Pharmaceutical Sciences Brno , Palackého tř. 1946/1 , Brno , Czechia 4. Department of Public Veterinary Medicine and Animal Welfare , University of Veterinary Medicine and Pharmacy , Komenského 73 , Košice , Slovakia
Abstract
Abstract
The aim of this study was to evaluate the exterior faults in selected Slovak breeds of rabbits of different colour varieties according to a current Book of Rabbit Standards. Of 336 rabbits from 9 exhibitions organized in the territory of the Slovak and Czech Republics, 2 national medium-sized breeds of Liptov Bold-Spotted Rabbit (270 pcs) and Nitra Rabbit (66 pcs) were selected. The qualities and exterior faults of typical breed traits were evaluated in seven positions including: weight, shape, type, coat, top colour (eventually markings), under-colour (eventually intermediate colour), condition and health. Our evaluations showed that the most common exterior faults in these categories were in the: positions, shape, type, coat, and top-colour. In the shape position there were found significant exterior faults, such as slightly protruding hips with slanting rump, and worse legs position with loose skin on the body. In the type position, the faults observed in all selected breeds included: narrow chest, body too lean or too long, more delicate head with ears too fine and longer. The coat was usually thick and less elastic with a lighter under-colour at the base of the skin and non-sharply defined intermediate colour. In the top colour position of evaluated breeds there were numerous deficiencies involving uneven, and incomplete colour, and significant faults in the drawing. The data obtained in this study were innovative, as they represented a new approach that may help to characterize the Slovak breeds of rabbits included in this study and to select individuals with the best exterior traits towards improving the quality of these breeds.
Publisher
Walter de Gruyter GmbH
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