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Improving growth traits in rabbits: a comparative study of Gabali, New Zealand White, and their hybrids using 18S rDNA sequencing.
Tropical animal health and production - 16 Jan 2026
Ibrahim Hairul Islam Mohamed, Sheikh Abdullah, Mathew Roshmon Thomas, Munir Muhammad, Bekhet Gamal, Eissa El-Sayed Hemdan, Abdelnour Sameh A, Mahran Mohamed D
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Rabbit breeding offers a promising avenue for enhancing food security, reducing undernutrition, and alleviating rural poverty in developing countries. While the native Egyptian Gabali rabbit (GAB) exhibits superior adaptation to arid environments, its growth rate is comparatively lower than that of exotic breeds such as the New Zealand White (NZW). Hybridization programs between GAB and NZW are therefore crucial...
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