Table 1. Rabbitry Buildings.
| Description | Building A | Building B | Building C |
| Total population size (n) | ∼14-15,000 | ∼3-4,000 | ∼6-7,000 |
| Shower in barrier | yes | yes | yes |
| Caging system | 3-tiered stationary | Rolling racks | 3-tiered stationary |
| Ventilation | Tunnel2 | Tunnel2 | HVAC1 |
| Cage cleaning | Pressure washer | Rack washer (180°F) | Pressure washer |
Description of each of the three buildings which comprise the rabbitry. All rabbits were New Zealand Whites. Colonies have been closed for the past ∼30 years, with 8 family breeding lines to maintain rabbit genetic diversity.
1
HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning): Regulates humidity and temperature.
2
Tunnel: use exhaust fans to pump air from end to end like a wind tunnel.