Reduced food consumption triggers abortion in antibiotic-treated pregnant rabbits: Insights from a pair-feeding study

Key Points

• Abortion rates increase as food consumption decreases in antibiotic-treated rabbits, highlighting the significance of diet during pregnancy.
• The study revealed a notable 40% increase in abortion incidents when food intake was restricted in the experimental group.
• Observational analysis across rabbit pregnancies assessed the impact of diminished food availability on abortion outcomes under antibiotic treatment.
• Findings indicate that dietary management in pregnant rabbits may have crucial implications for welfare and health outcomes.