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| There were no specific studies done on the heat tolerance of TAMUK-C rabbits. It is generally accepted practice in the TAMUK-C community to offer only minimal heat interventions and to cull any from your herd that struggle. | There were no specific studies done on the heat tolerance of TAMUK-C rabbits. It is generally accepted practice in the TAMUK-C community to offer only minimal heat interventions and to cull any from your herd that struggle. | ||
| - | ===Interventions=== | + | ====Interventions==== |
| The two main concessions that should always be given to TAMUK-C rabbits are: shade and adequate airflow. Fans are acceptable especially when air conditions are stagnant and temperatures are above 95 degrees F. | The two main concessions that should always be given to TAMUK-C rabbits are: shade and adequate airflow. Fans are acceptable especially when air conditions are stagnant and temperatures are above 95 degrees F. | ||
| Misting, cooling tiles, cold water, ice bottles and other such cooling interventions are less desirable for TAMUK-C stock that will be used for breeding or sale. However, TAMUK-C are not impervious to heat! They are only more tolerant, as such you should decide when the environment is extreme and intervene as needed. | Misting, cooling tiles, cold water, ice bottles and other such cooling interventions are less desirable for TAMUK-C stock that will be used for breeding or sale. However, TAMUK-C are not impervious to heat! They are only more tolerant, as such you should decide when the environment is extreme and intervene as needed. | ||
| - | ===Breeding=== | + | ====Breeding==== |
| Breeding can and should continue throughout the hot summer months, this will help bucks remain fertile and is a good way to find does that struggle in the heat while pregnant/ | Breeding can and should continue throughout the hot summer months, this will help bucks remain fertile and is a good way to find does that struggle in the heat while pregnant/ | ||
| - | ===Physical Characteristics=== | + | ====Physical Characteristics==== |
| There are no sure-fire physical characteristics that will ensure heat tolerance but it is thought that larger ears with thinner fur and thin coats are among the probable characteristics to look for. | There are no sure-fire physical characteristics that will ensure heat tolerance but it is thought that larger ears with thinner fur and thin coats are among the probable characteristics to look for. | ||
| - | ===Stress=== | + | ====Stress==== |
| Heat stressed rabbits will pant heavily and/or drool. | Heat stressed rabbits will pant heavily and/or drool. | ||
| - | ===Studies=== | + | ====Studies==== |
| - | These papers are not specific to TAMUK-C rabbits, but are valuable information in evaluating heat stress and intervention in rabbits in general. | + | These papers are not specific to TAMUK-C rabbits, but are valuable information in evaluating heat stress and intervention in rabbits in general. |
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