Health and Welfare of Rabbits Farmed in Different Production Systems
EFSA
A scientific assessment comparing welfare across six housing systems, from conventional cages to elevated pens, floor pens and organic setups. Ranks the main welfare and health consequences for does, kits and growing rabbits.
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Rabbit ProductionA complete reference on domesticated rabbit production, covering breeding, management, feeding and health across commercial and backyard systems. Includes reproductive management, disease control and chapters on small scale production in low resource settings.
Verified PDF · Secure download - The Rabbit: Husbandry, health and production
The FAO reference on rabbit husbandry, bringing together the available data on nutrition, reproduction, genetics, pathology and housing. Written to support rabbit development programmes, with practical guidance on feeding and disease control.
Verified PDF · Secure download - A Complete Handbook on Backyard and Commercial Rabbit Production
A field handbook that walks through selecting a breed, building hutches, feeding, breeding and managing health. Written for development workers setting up rabbit projects from scratch, with clear illustrations throughout.
Verified PDF · Secure download - Rabbit Production Manual
A practical manual for beginning farmers covering stock selection, common breeds, housing and cage sizes, sanitation, ventilation, handling and nutrition. Includes feeding programmes and body type standards.
Verified PDF · Secure download - Small-Scale Sustainable Rabbit Production
An introduction to raising meat rabbits on a small farm, covering breeds, housing, feeding, reproduction, processing and marketing. Includes a case study and a sample budget you can adapt to your own operation.
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