Altex rabbit

Altex (/ˈɔːltɛks/ AWL-teks) 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]

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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. Archived from the original on 16 January 2002.
  2. "Official ARBA website". American Rabbit Breeders Association. Retrieved 14 February 2018.
  3. Standard of Perfection 2021-2025. American Rabbit Breeders Association. 2021. ASIN B08QG6242B.
  4. "Official BRC website". The British Rabbit Council. Archived from the original on 25 October 2005. Retrieved 11 February 2018.
  5. "Breed Standards 2021-2025" (PDF). British Rabbit Council. Retrieved 21 November 2022.
  6. "The Rabbit Breeding & Teaching Program at TAMUK". Texas A&M University–Kingsville. 12 September 2016. Archived from the original on 15 February 2018. Retrieved 14 February 2018.


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