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The various breeds of the European rabbit have been developed to suit each of these products; the practice of raising and breeding rabbits as livestock is known as cuniculture. Rabbits are seen in human culture globally, appearing as a symbol of fertility, cunning, and innocence in major religions, historical and contemporary art.
The final leg of rabbit breeding—beyond meat, wool, fur, and laboratory use—was the breeding of 'fancy' animals as pets and curiosities. The term 'fancy' was originally applied to long-eared 'lop' rabbits, as they were the first type to be bred for exhibition. Cuniculture in Germany in 1916
The meat industry mainly relies on genetics for feed conversion ratios and reproduction potential in rabbits. [25] The rabbit genome has been sequenced and is publicly available. [26] The mitochondrial DNA has also been sequenced. [27] In 2011, parts of the rabbit genome were re-sequenced in greater depth in order to expose variation within the ...
The rex is known as the king of rabbits, with its prize asset its short, dense, velvety fur. It comes in 16 color varieties, with castor (a rich brown) the first and amber the newest.
Breeding in marsh rabbits occurs year-round. Typical brood sizes are 2 to 4 young with a gestation period of 30 to 37 days. [7] Adult females produce up to 6 litters per year with an average annual production of 15 to 20 young. [8] Nests are built from rushes, grasses, and leaves. The well-covered nest is lined with hair from the adult rabbits.
The eastern cottontail breeding season begins later with higher latitudes and elevations. Temperature rather than diet has been suggested as a primary factor controlling onset of breeding; many studies correlate severe weather with delays in the onset of breeding. [21] In New England breeding occurs from March to September.
How can I help my rabbit live a long and happy life? 1. Get them vaccinated. Even if they live indoors, make sure you vaccinate your rabbit annually against myxomatosis and viral hemorrhagic ...
The European rabbit is the only rabbit species that has been domesticated and all 305 global rabbit breeds— from Netherland Dwarf to Flemish Giant— are descendants of the European rabbit. [85] In some urban areas, infestations of feral European rabbits (descended from pets) have become a problem.