›› 2014, Vol. 41 ›› Issue (11): 237-241.

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Research Progress on Domestic Rabbit Genetics and Breeding in 2013

HUANG Dong-wei, CHEN Sheng, XU Da-feng, YANG Yong-xin, ZHAO Xiao-wei, CHENG Guang-long, WANG Xiao-fei, ZHAO Hui-ling   

  1. Institute of Animal and Veterinary, Anhui Academy of Agricultural Science, Hefei 230031, China
  • Received:2014-03-26 Online:2014-11-20 Published:2014-12-06

Abstract: China is the largest country in rabbit industry in the world, but basic research in rabbit genetics and breeding is the serious lag actually, which makes progress a little only in recent years. The latest research progress on domestic rabbit genetics and breeding in 2013 were reviewed in the present paper so as to provide references for rabbit breeders. Firstly in aspect of traditional breeding, there were some introduction or investigation about genetic resources e.g. Jiuyishan rabbit, and researches on screening the best hybridized combination in meat or Rex rabbits. Secondly as for molecular marker assisted breeding, it focused on the polymorphisms and expressions of candidate genes related to rabbit hair (hair color, hair follicle development), production (growth, slaughter and meat quality) and disease-resistant traits, furthermore several functional genes and potential molecular markers have been found. Finally, there were certain studies on techniques for inducing oestrus in females and improvement of semen dilution and preservation ways in males. Additionally,research of rabbit muscle proteomics was a bright spot in 2013. These research findings will favour the development of rabbit industry in China.

Key words: rabbit; genetics; breeding

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