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March 26, 1932
The Kusko Times
Takotna, Tokotna, Mcgrath, Alaska
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Recent USDA tests show rabbit meat has high moisture (66%) and protein (20%) content, low fat (under 12%), and averages 755 calories per pound, comparing favorably to other meats as a protein source.
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Rabbit Meat Good Source of Protein.
Recent tests made in the United States Department of Agriculture show that rabbit meat compares favorably with other meats as a source of protein. The moisture and protein content of rabbit meat are relatively high and the fat content is rather low.
In making the tests, Department workers analyzed the flesh of four typical specimens of domestic rabbits, which included representatives of the American White, Chinchilla and New Zealand breeds. The rabbits varied in age from 10 weeks to 18 months. The meat was stripped from the bones of the carcass and the heart, liver and kidneys were removed.
The moisture and protein content of the specimens averaged 66 per cent and 20 per cent., respectively, whereas the fat content was rather low, slightly less than 12 per cent. The fuel value per pound was 1011 calories in one experiment and 716 calories in another, with an average of 755 calories for all determinations. The proportion of dressed weight to live weight was 51 per cent, somewhat less than that of the larger meat animals.
Recent tests made in the United States Department of Agriculture show that rabbit meat compares favorably with other meats as a source of protein. The moisture and protein content of rabbit meat are relatively high and the fat content is rather low.
In making the tests, Department workers analyzed the flesh of four typical specimens of domestic rabbits, which included representatives of the American White, Chinchilla and New Zealand breeds. The rabbits varied in age from 10 weeks to 18 months. The meat was stripped from the bones of the carcass and the heart, liver and kidneys were removed.
The moisture and protein content of the specimens averaged 66 per cent and 20 per cent., respectively, whereas the fat content was rather low, slightly less than 12 per cent. The fuel value per pound was 1011 calories in one experiment and 716 calories in another, with an average of 755 calories for all determinations. The proportion of dressed weight to live weight was 51 per cent, somewhat less than that of the larger meat animals.
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Agriculture
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Rabbit Meat
Protein Source
Usda Tests
Domestic Rabbits
Nutritional Analysis
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United States
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United States
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Recent
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Tests analyzed flesh of four domestic rabbit specimens from American White, Chinchilla, and New Zealand breeds, aged 10 weeks to 18 months. Moisture averaged 66%, protein 20%, fat under 12%. Fuel value averaged 755 calories per pound. Dressed weight to live weight ratio was 51%.