Acta Vet. Brno 2012, 81: 371-375

https://doi.org/10.2754/avb201281040371

Selected haematological and biochemical indicators in different breeds of rabbits

Miloslav Martinec1, Helena Härtlová2, Darina Chodová1, Eva Tůmová1, Alena Fučíková2

1Czech University of Life Sciences Prague, Faculty of Agrobiology and Natural Resources, Department of Animal Husbandry, Prague, Czech Republic
2Czech University of Life Sciences Prague, Faculty of Agrobiology and Natural Resources, Department of Veterinary Science, Prague, Czech Republic

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