THE BALADI RABBITS (EGYPT)

M. H. Khalil⁺

Department of Animal Production & Breeding, Faculty of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine, King Saud University, Buriedah, Qassim, P.O. Box 1482, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

⁺ Previous address: Department of Animal Production,  Faculty of Agriculture at

   Moshtohor, Zagazig University, Moshtohor, Qalyoubia, Egypt

 SUMMARY: A description of the Egyptian Baladi rabbits is carried out. Items that have been dealt with are: (i) a general description; (ii) climate and main features of its farming; (iii) performance; (iv) stress resistance; and (v) genetic improvement.

Key words: Baladi, description, performance, genetics.