The Rabbit Industry: A Survey Review
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2025-05
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The Ohio State University
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This research study investigates the current practices, development, and history of the domestic rabbit industry where rabbits are used as pets, breeding animals, market animals, research, and for fur. Roots for the domestic rabbit can be traced back to the Iberian Peninsula and spread across the world by European conquistadors. In the United States, the domestic rabbit continued to evolve for human use as the American Rabbit Breeders Association was founded in 1924. To dive into an understanding of production practices, a survey was distributed and collected nearly 700 responses and represented over 35,000 rabbits. With a focus on demographics and herd management, information was collected on membership, nutrition, disease, and current input on advancements in the industry. The research itself cannot stand alone to represent the entire rabbit population, but highlights an emphasis on consistency within nutrition and gives insight into how future studies may affect rabbit owners not only in the United States but around the globe.
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Rabbits, Animals