Rabbit conformational predispositions to ear abnormalities: field study of a pedigree population

Supporting dataset for 'Rabbit conformational predispositions to ear abnormalities: field study of a pedigree population'.Abstract: Lop-eared conformation has previously been associated with rabbit ear disease in clinical populations. Here, we investigated conformational and signalment risk factors for ear abnormalities in a field study of pedigree rabbits. Ears of breeder-volunteered rabbits were examined with an otoscope at British Rabbit Council shows and studs, and risk factor analysis performed with linear and binary logistic modelling. Inter-observer reliability was Substantial–Excellent for most variables. From 435 rabbits examined, lop-eared rabbits had increased scores and odds for 9/11 ear abnormalities tested compared to erect-eared rabbits. These abnormalities included abnormal ear canal colour (P