It is available as a printed softcover book, a searchable readonly secured usb drive, or as a printusb combination. The awpa executive committee stated the new standard change will become effective when the awpa publishes the 2016 book of standards, which is typically in may or june each year. The awpa book of standards states, standard u1 is the primary standard for specifiers, such as architects and engineers, but also for end users and building code. This lesson plan uses two factfilled text lessons to teach students about rabbits and an activity to provide a fun. The results of those tests are then presented to the appropriate awpa subcommittees. What do i need to know and practice with my rabbit. For code officials awpa american wood protection association. Rabbit 3000 microprocessor designers handbook 0190112 070720e the latest revision of this manual is available on the digi international web site. Decking requirements all decking material shall be composed of dimension lumber 2 nominal thickness or span rated decking in.
American wood preservers association legally binding document. Alternative acceptance criteria and evaluation reports are. There are many species in the rabbit family but all domesticated rabbits are believed to have descended from a single species known as the european rabbit. The american wood protection association awpa has changed the u1 standards for treated wood used in residential, agricultural and commercial applications. Awpa seeks to improve the performance and longevity of sustainable wood products by developing competent, reliable, international standards through an open, consensusbased process, and to serve society as a resource for knowledge on all aspects of wood protection. These standards cover waterborne preservative formulations and prescribe maximum and minimum values of acceptability in either solid, paste, or solution formulations for use in the preservative treatment of wood. Timber and lumber, timber piles, posts and blocks for guardrails, sign posts, mailbox posts, guard posts, guide posts, fence posts, and timber for rustic construction must meet the requirements of this section. The book, standard of perfection outlines the standards for each recognized breed. Cleanliness every person owning or occupying premises where any rabbits are kept shall keep the stable, barn, stall, pen, coop, building or place in which such animal is kept in a clean and sanitary condition. Rabbit reproduction a world of raising rabbits e book raisingrabbits home world of raising rabbits rabbit reproduction e book our 87page e book covers all aspects of rabbit reproduction from mating, to pregnancy, kindling, care of the rabbit kits, weaning, sexing, and rebreeding. What do your students know about rabbits, besides their cute and cuddly natures. Standard of perfection for rabbits, cavies, mice, rats, skin and fur bearing animals.
Rabbits cannot be defined as solely livestock or companion animal as they are unique and multipurpose with any single. Rabbits need a balanced diet of unlimited grass hay timothy, orchard, oat, brome, limited pellets, and fresh greens. Section 2 hazards identification emergency overview physical form. Standard of perfection 2016 2020 edition rabbit cages. Awpa standards american wood protection association, inc. Awpa book of standards american wood protection association.
As the principal consensusbased standards writing organization which serves the needs of users, producers, and those generally interested in wood protection in the united states, awpa also has significant influence internationally. Select one, sku, description, high price, low price. Rabbit breed standards three little ladies rabbitry. Standard for waterborne preservative name of standards organization. They each will be so watermarked in the 2002 book of standards. We are focusing currently on the breeds we own, and then will move to other breeds. Standard of perfection publisjhed as a guide for both the new and established breeder.
The checkmark, combined with the logo of an alsc accredited agency, demonstrates conformance to awpa standard u1. In beatrix potters childrens classic the tale of peter rabbit, what does peter lose in mr. Awpas standards are the only standards for treated wood directly listed in the irc and ibc, so the first thing to do is look for awpa and the applicable. Arba standard of perfection 20162020 by american rabbit breeders association, eric stewart because of this preferred publication, but some love this as a result of favourite author. This engaging breed is known for its distinctive pinkish dovegray coloring and luxurious fur. The american wood protection associaton awpa recently unveiled upcoming standardization changes for treated wood use. Academy of sciencesnational agricultural board anemia animal lb animal nutrition average 6. Discusses investment requirements, startup and planning, rabbit facilities, housing plans, and. Rabbits alternative farming systems information center nal.
Faqs address animal management and health and disease issues. Assay zone the portion of a treated wood item in which the minimum quantity of preservative is specified and is to be determined by extraction or by chemical assay. I need the standard of perfection for a black mini rex rabbit. A common core state standards aligned educators guide for grades 2 and 3 note. Naturally durable species with 90% heartwood in width on each side need not be treated per minimum requirements. The ppp documentation can now be found in the dynamic c tcpip users manual vol.
Rabbit standards permit city of auburn municipal code, chapter 97, requires a permit for all rabbits. Awpa standards are listed directly in the major model building codes ircibc where treated wood is required. The american rabbit is considered a rare breed by the american livestock. Arba judge study test rabbit faults and dqs rabbit. Arba standard of perfection 20162020 american rabbit breeders association, eric stewart on. In the united states, the ideal features of every breed are described in one book, the standard of perfection. Once the rabbit is calmer you can syringe out mucous or other foreign matter with a bulb syringe if you dont have one, clear as much mucous out as you can, with a damp cloth or paper towel if the rabbit is small and you can hold between your hands, cup bunny in your hands and swing downward in a long arc. Standard of perfection american rabbit breeders association. Published every five years, the standard of perfection is the ultimate resource for the breederexhibitor and is a must have for arba judges and registrars. State of theart improvements in how we feed and provide medical and surgical care for the rabbit oryctolagus cuniculus have resulted in a greater lifespan for this common pet animal. Standard method for analysis of treated wood and treating solutions by xray spectroscopy name of standards organization. Awpa standardization update modifications to the current awpa standards that were proposed and passed in the 2015 meetings will become effective upon the release of the 2016 book of standards. With almost 20,000 members throughout the united states, canada, and abroad, our members range from the pet owner with one animal to the breeder or commercial raiser with several hundred.
All rabbit exhibitors must fill out a self certification of. Prescriptive residential wood deck construction guide. Culling and judging american polish rabbits by the arba. How to specify treated wood with the awpa use category system. The purpose of these standards is to ensure that wood products are treated with. The complete awpa book of standards may be purchased directly from awpa as a printed book or as a searchable electronic format on a secured usb memory. When there is reasonable expectation that soil, vegetation, leaf. The activities in this guide align with common core state standards for english language arts for grades 2 and 3 but standards for other grades may also apply. The initials of the american rabbit breeders association, inc. All 36 of the awpa c standards were combined by our technical committees into the awpa use category system, consisting of two standards, u1 and t1. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Table 1 excluding fire retardants of awpa standard u1 shall be applicable to this policy. However, note that awpa s standards development process allows consideration of urgent or timesensitive proposals in a special spring standardization cycle.
By order of the executive director office of the federal register washington, d. The american wood protection association awpa, formerly the american wood preservers association is a nonprofit organization responsible for promulgating voluntary wood preservation standards. Covers detailed descriptionsstandards for all 48 arba recognized breeds of rabbits and all cavy breeds. Rabbit reproduction raising rabbits ebook on breeding rabbits. If proposals are promulgated in the spring, updates will be posted here. Apr 01, 2016 the american wood protection associaton awpa recently unveiled upcoming standardization changes for treated wood use. Covers detailed descriptions standards for all 48 arba recognized breeds of rabbits and all cavy breeds.
Association awpa use category system as set forth in the most current edition of the awpa book of standards. Wood preservatives are accepted for model build ing code compliance by reference to the awpa book of standards. The standards, which will take effect upon their release in may or june, recommend that ground contact treated lumber be used instead of aboveground treated lumber in the following aboveground situations. Three rabbit publications teaching resources teachers pay. This book outlines each arba recognized breed for show including acceptable colors, weight and body types and the point schedule used for judging. All of the material specifications for treated wood products listed in all of the c standards are now found in a single awpa standard.
For specifiers awpa american wood protection association. Arba judge study test rabbit faults and dqs study guides, youth contests by ellyn newsflash 912 i have an extensive arba royaltyregistrars practice exam that i will give away free once we reach 100 likes on our new facebook page. Wood protection association awpa book of standards. If these requirements are to be otherwise modified to meet special conditions, complete detailed instructions shall be given. The american wood protection association awpa is the standards writing organization for the u. Pressure treated poles and crossties treated at a retention level of 79 lbsft3, with a wood density of 4555 lbsft3. Treating solutions were analyzed for propiconazole before and after treatment, and five 625mm. Or, lots of additionally like reading this book arba standard of perfection 20162020 by american rabbit breeders association, eric. The executive committee met in san juan, puerto rico.
Awpa standards are written to safely and effectively extend the service life of natural products which come from our most valuable renewable resource our forests. Please ask permission before reprinting this article originally published by the arba district 8 newsletter. Did you know that most of the funding for awpas standards development process comes from the sale of the. Awpa standards are developed by its technical committees in an ansiaccredited, consensusbased process that involves individuals from all facets of. American wood protection association awpa all products shall conform to the awpa book of standards unless otherwise specified. This annuallyupdated, 674page publication contains all of awpa s current standards. Comparison of exterior traits in selected large breeds of rabbits. A dewlap is permitted on does but sould balance with her body. There are currently no updates to the 2020 awpa book of standards. The tale of peter rabbit has 11 trivia questions about it. This annuallyupdated, paperbound, 812 by 11, publication contains all of awpa s standards for preservatives, analysis methods, evaluation methods and other miscellaneous standards along with conversion factors and correction tables, metric equivalents table and an index.
The following requirements, as modified or supplemented by other awpa standards, apply to each of the treating processes and to all species and types of material. By three rabbit publications this resource is a 88 page literature unit for l. For each, identify the point of origin in rabbit production. Rabbit show judging is based on the rabbit s physical appearance, not performance.
Also available as a searchable, secured readonly pdf on usb memory stick pc, mac, or chrome compatible, or as a printed book usb combination. About how much wool does an angora rabbit produce annually. Known then as the standard havana, the breed was prized for the. It is an ideal choice for a beginning rabbit enthusiast due to its docile nature, medium size and easy to understand breeding standard. Give each child a bit of yellow, blue, and red paint on a paper plate. You are free to reprint any of the documents at our website for nonprofit use that is not philosophically opposed to our mission if. Apwa news apwa recognizes certifiedrecertified public works professionals apwa congratulates town of mooresville, nc on its first accreditation charlotte, nc and partners to construct major utilityscale solar energy project more news. The american rabbit breeders association is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the promotion, development and improvement of the domestic rabbit and cavy. This book of standards is intended for use by the wood preserving industry as well as for guidance of the purchaser in specifying and obtaining adequately treated wood products. Awpa standards american wood protection association.
Jun 24, 2008 i have a black mini rex rabbit that i am going to show for the first time this year. He is already used to being handled and flipped on his back and he is tatooed and he already has 4 legs the championship kind. This annuallyupdated, paperbound publication contains all of awpa s current standards. The durability of test products are compared with those of established durable products and nondurable controls. Judging rabbit breeds by the american rabbit breeders association. Another helpful tool to identify wood treated in accordance with awpa standard u1 is the checkmark program developed by the western wood preservers institute. Awpa u1 standard the american wood protection association awpa has changed the u1 standards for treated wood used in residential, agricultural and commercial applications. Book of standards order form american wood protection.
Let them mix the colors in the middle of their rabbit and paint itjust in part to make the correct color. The tale of peter rabbit trivia goodreads share book. The 674page 2020 awpa book of standards contains all of the most recent wood protection standards. All awpa analysis method standards referenced in awpa standards as. The lilac is a standard breed, meaning it comes in only one color. Wood preservatives are accepted for model building code compliance by reference to the awpa book of standards, or by evaluation reports issued by the iccevaluation service. I showed a mini lop two years ago, but i didnt do so good at the showmanship part. Awp sb ok fst andrp v i ecub g on methods, preservatives and other technologies that protect wood products.
Standard of perfection for rabbits, cavies, mice, rats, skin and fur bearing animals by american rabbit breeders association. The awpa book of standards lists a series of laboratory and field exposure tests that must be conducted when evaluating new wood preservatives. As of april 24, 2002, the ucs standards govern and the c standards are secondary and published for information only. List products and uses that come from rabbit production. At what level is the united states rabbit meat consumption. Breeders and judges look for different traits in the various breeds. U1 contains the user specifications for treated wood, and is the proper replacement for all of the c standards.
Generally, all wood products may be subjected to wood destroying organisms such as decay fungi, insects and marine borers in service. Faqs from preservatives to installation treated wood. Exhibitors are responsible for obtaining a rabbit breeds and. This is an ongoing project where we will be showing rabbit breed standards.
We hope to include pictures to assist you in determing if your rabbits meet the standards set for their breed. Also available on a searchable cdrom or a book cd combination. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. Special edition how to specify treated wood with the.