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Associated with the production of rabbits for meat and fur is the preparation of pharmaceutical products. The brains, blood, and various internal organs are used in producing “biologicals” for medical use and research. For example, rabbit brains are a source of thromboplastin, which is used to control the dosage of anticoagulant given to prevent thrombosis (heart attack), phlebitis, and other abnormal clotting conditions of the human body. The blood is used to prepare complement, used in biomedical programs. Various enzymes for research are derived from rabbit tissues.