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  Rabbits Rabbits belong to the order Lagomorpha. Domestic rabbits are like rodents in many aspects. They are included in all domestic, pets, and laboratory animals. They are used for research purposes due to less gestation period and ability of multiple births. Restraining They are restrained by holding the loose skin around the shoulders or by placing a towel on it. Handling ·                      They can be handled easily by grasping the trunk with one hand and supporting the rear quarters with the other hand. ·                      Support is important to support the back to prevent any injury or dislocation especially in adult and pregnant animals.   Housing ·                   ...

  Laboratory Animals husbandry Mice and Rats Laboratory animal husbandry can be defined as all those practices that are performed to raise laboratory animals (those animals which are used in the laboratory for experimental and research purposes). These practices include: Restraining Handling Housing Feeding/nutrition Breeding Environmental management Treatment of diseases Major laboratory animals:   Many animals are used in laboratories for research and experimental purposes but some animals are frequently used which are termed as major laboratory animals. These animals include: Mice and rats Hamsters Guinea pigs Ferrets Rabbits Gerbils Husbandry practices of these animals are discussed below: Mice and Rats Restraining They can be restrained either by picking the base of the tail (with bare fingers or rubber-tipped forceps) or by holding the loose skin around the shoulders. Handling ·         ...