This longitudinal study documents cumulative and incremental growth in the New Zealand
white rabbit from 2 to 34 weeks of age at biweekly intervals. Body weight, body length,
femoral length, and tibial length have been assessed in 17 male and 12 female rabbits, with
the data tabulated separately. A specially designed restrainer was used that allowed the
sequential clinical measurements and femoral and tibial radiographs to be performed
without the use of anesthesia. Skeletal growth was complete at 28 weeks, with the 34‐week …

A longitudinal roentgencephalometric study of the New Zealand white rabbit has
documented postnatal skull and mandible growth from 2 to 34 weeks of age. Dorsoventral
and lateral radiographs were performed using a specially constructed restrainer that allowed
for standardized films and did not require the use of anesthesia. Assessments from 17 male
and 12 female rabbits at biweekly intervals documented cumulative growth as well as
biweekly incremental growth. Indices reported here include skull length, interzygomatic …