Effects of Fasting on Oestrus and Ovulation in the Oestrous Rabbit

Abstract

The effect of fasting on the persistence of oestrus was examined in 28 New Zealand white rabbits. Oestrus was terminated in 14 out of 14 fasted rabbits within 6 days of feed removal. Only 4 out of 14 control rabbits became anoestrous in this time and another 4 out of 14 were continuously in oestrus for more than 72 days.