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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]
This is the biggest official rabbit breed, and also one of the oldest, with a breed standard dating back to 1893. They have been used for meat and fur, as well as pets, breeding and show animals.
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]
Rex. Another popular rabbit breed is the Rex rabbit.We've already highlighted the Mini Rex, which weighs less than five pounds. The Rex is slightly bigger, with a maximum weight of 10 and a half ...
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 ...
In addition to their meat, domestic rabbits are used for their wool [47] and fur for clothing, [173] as well as their nitrogen-rich manure and their high-protein milk. [174] Production industries have developed domesticated rabbit breeds (such as the Angora rabbit) for the purpose of meeting these needs. [44]
Later in the 1900s, the breed was brought to the United States of America. [3] The Silver was then one of the first breeds to be accepted by ARBA [1] in 1920. However, over time, more efficient meat rabbits were developed. This development caused the Silver to lose popularity, resulting in an extremely rare and critically endangered breed. [2]