STUDIES OF THE MATERNAL INFLUENCE ON THE BIRTH WEIGHT IN RABBITS.

The article presents the author's views on conducting the study. The author is thankful to Ivar Johansson, director of the Institute of Animal Breeding, Royal Agriculture College of Sweden. During the author's visit to the institute Johansson suggested him the problem which has formed the subject of these studies and gave him the opportunity of commencing the experimental work. Author expressed his gratitude to Johansson for his frequent discussions and his continued interest throughout the course of the work.