Project Overview
FNC06-604
Project Type: Farmer/Rancher
Funds awarded in 2006: $6,000.00
Projected End Date: 12/31/2008
Region: North Central
State: Kansas
Project Coordinator:
Annual Reports
Commodities
- Animals: rabbits
Practices
- Animal Production: animal protection and health, heritage breeds, pasture fertility, commercial breeds
Proposal summary:
This project will determine if there is any difference in rate of gain, hardiness and the content of conjugated linoleic acids (CLA) in three different breeds of rabbit on pasture supplemented with oats, pasture supplemented with commercial pellets, and strictly a commercial diet.
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