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An albino New Zealand rabbit with coat genotype c, VV and eye color genotype np. This lagomorph has non-pigmented skin and long slender ears which allows for ease of visualization of peripheral vasculature, thus facilitating phlebotomical procedures. Most common breed utilized in biomedical research and is used in a variety of studies including developmental toxicity studies, toxicology studies, asthma research, and antibody production.
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One of the larger rabbit breeds, the New Zealand was derived by Don Johnson in 1916 by crossing unknown breeds. This rabbit weighs between 9-12 lbs. fully grown and may come in a variety of coat colors.
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