Altex rabbit

Altex /ɔːltɛks/ is a breed of domestic rabbit developed, beginning in 1994, for cuniculture, specifically for the commercial meat industry.[1] The Altex breed is not recognized by the American Rabbit Breeders Association (ARBA)[2][3] or by the British Rabbit Council (BRC).[4][5]

The name Altex is derived from Al plus Tex, referring to this breed's initial development at Alabama A&M University and at Texas A&M University–Kingsville. The breed was developed from Flemish Giant, Champagne d'Argent, and Californian stock, and later with New Zealand White crossings.[1] Altex rabbits weigh 10 to 20 pounds (4.5 to 9.1 kg) and have coat markings similar to the Californian rabbit: white with dark points.[6]

See also

References
  1. Lukefahr, Steven D. (Sep–Oct 1996). "Development of a New Commercial Sire Breed: The Altex". Domestic Rabbits. American Rabbit Breeders Association. 24 (5): 20–21. Retrieved 14 February 2018.
  2. "Official ARBA website". American Rabbit Breeders Association. Retrieved 14 February 2018.
  3. Standard of Perfection 2016-2020. American Rabbit Breeders Association. 2015. ASIN B018GVBJK4.
  4. "Official BRC website". The British Rabbit Council. Archived from the original on 25 October 2005. Retrieved 11 February 2018.
  5. "Breed Standards 2016-2020" (PDF). British Rabbit Council. Archived from the original (PDF) on 21 January 2018. Retrieved 29 January 2018.
  6. "The Rabbit Breeding & Teaching Program at TAMUK". Texas A&M University–Kingsville. 12 September 2016. Retrieved 14 February 2018.


This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.