For Lop lovers there's a two page feature packed with tips on how to prepare these delightful rabbits for exhibition - from feeding, cleaning, grooming and training, not forgetting lots of tender loving care - don't miss this invaluable guide.
Other features cover the baby rabbit's first 28 days and how to assess the Dutch breed standard. We continue our series on cavy (guinea pig) breeds, plus a rat fancier's breeding year.
We launch a new U/16's column for young fanciers, with news, pictures and general debate. A reader presents our vet with a weighty problem and our popular columnist Vic Compton describes country happenings in his Nuts in May feature.
In total, 68 pages of absorbing reading.
The BRC is pleased to announce the appointment of Susan Mason as its full time Secretary, and Dill Patankar its new Chief Clerk.
The BRC launches a new Information Pack for breeders to pass on to buyers - each pack contains 4 booklets packed with helpful rabbit tips, plus a Five Freedoms leaflet and a BRC membership form. To apply for packs, contact the British Rabbit Council, Purefoy House, 7 Kirkgate, Newark, Notts. G24 1AD. Telephone 01636 676042. Email info@thebrc.org
Planning a holiday? A new website run by rabbit owner Tina Dallman should make finding a carer for your pets easier to find, with a directory of thousands of pet sitters throughout the UK. www.holidaypetcare.co.uk
