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Rabbit Reproduction - Anatomy & Physiology (view source)
Revision as of 14:08, 29 July 2008
, 14:08, 29 July 2008→Mammary Gland and Lactation
* Doe has 4/5 pairs of nipples.
* Doe has 4/5 pairs of nipples.
* Mammary gland develops in the last week of pregnancy.
* Mammary gland develops in the last week of pregnancy.
* Suckling is stimulated by a pheromone produced by a gland near the nipple.
* Suckling is stimulated by a [[Reproductive_Behaviour_-_Attractivity_Behaviour_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology#Pheromones|pheromone]] produced by a gland near the nipple.
* Consumption of water and caecotrophs increases 10-fold during lactation.
* Consumption of water and caecotrophs increases 10-fold during lactation.
* Rabbit milk is richer than cow's milk:
* Rabbit milk is richer than cow's milk: