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Different breeds of rabbit at an exhibition in the Netherlands, 1952. As of 2017, there were at least 305 breeds of the domestic rabbit in 70 countries around the world raised for in the agricultural practice of breeding and raising domestic rabbits as livestock for their value in meat, fur, wool, education, scientific research, entertainment and companionship in cuniculture. [1]
The American Rabbit Breed Association and British Rabbit Council have more than 50 breeds on its books, and more than 500 varieties. Like other species, rabbits come in myriad shapes, sizes, and ...
The Blanc de Popielno (Literally "White of Popielno"), also known as the Popielno White or the Popielański Biały, is a breed of domestic rabbit developed for meat production. Originating in 1950 in Chorzelów , the breed was further refined in the Polish village of Popielno . [ 1 ]
Print/export Download as PDF; Printable version; ... Brazilian domestic rabbit is a medium-sized hardy breed originated in Brazil. They were developed as a meat breed.
The New Zealand is commonly used as a meat rabbit with a high feed to meat ratio with fine bones, and are considered one of the best breeds for meat production. [11] Production rabbits are fed more protein (18-20% rather than the typical 16-18% for non-production rabbits), and sometimes alfalfa hay.
Cinnamons were originally bred as meat rabbits. Of the four parent breeds of the Cinnamon, the New Zealand, Checkered Giant and Californian are largely used meat rabbits (the New Zealand is the most popular meat rabbit in the country, followed by the Californian), [11] [12] giving the Cinnamon a high potential as a meat rabbit as well. [10]
A smaller breed, but plenty spritely, Dutch rabbits are "known for their striking color patterns and friendly nature," says Dr. Dench. "They are one of the most popular pet breeds." Weighs 3.5-5.5 ...
Print/export Download as PDF ... The Gabali is a rare rabbit breed which originates in Egypt. [1] It is primarily agouti in colour and was bred as a meat breed by the ...