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How to raise rabbits well in winter? Good feeding management is key
Keeping warm: In a low-temperature environment, rabbits lose a lot of heat and grow slowly, which affects their development and reproduction. Therefore, the rabbit hutch should be well maintained, windows sealed tightly, and cracks plugged to keep the hutch warm. Supplementary greens: Feeding green, juicy feed in winter can enhance rabbits' appetite and promote their growth, development and reproduction. Commonly used green, juicy feeds include cabbage, radish, bean sprouts, etc., but the daily feeding amount should not be too large, otherwise it easily causes diarrhea in rabbits. Add night grass: Rabbits have nocturnal habits. In winter, the days are short and the nights are long, so night grass should be added. At the same time, increase
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How to Choose a Baby Rabbit? 5 Practical Tips to Teach You
Check the build. A well-developed young rabbit has a well-proportioned body and firm muscles; no bone protrusions are visible at the shoulders, back or hindquarters, and the chest feels broad and deep, with a broad back as well. Check nutrition. A well-nourished young rabbit has plump muscles, glossy fur and no prominent bone edges, and can weigh over 500 g at weaning. Check posture. A healthy young rabbit has a natural posture and moves nimbly and coordinately. When crouching, the forelegs are extended and the hind legs are tucked under the body; when sleeping, the eyes are closed and breathing is faint; in summer it often lies on its side, lies prone and stretches out its limbs, while in winter it crouches. Check spirit. A healthy young rabbit
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Symptoms and Prevention and Control Methods of Rabbit Myxomatosis
Rabbit myxomatosis is a highly contagious and highly lethal infectious disease caused by the myxoma virus. It is characterized by myxomatous swelling under the skin throughout the body, especially on the face and around the natural orifices. The OIE lists it as a Category B disease. 1 Etiology The myxoma virus is a member of the genus Leporipoxvirus in the family Poxviridae. This virus has strong resistance to drying, can survive for 2 weeks in dried myxoma nodules, and can survive for more than 3 months at 8-10°C in a moist environment, 2
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Key Technical Points and Management Methods for Raising Hyplus Rabbits
The Hyplus composite strain meat rabbit is a hybrid breed developed by the French company Euro Rabbit in the late 1970s. It was bred from nine original breeds through different crossbreeding combinations and selection trials. One of the most notable characteristics of this breed is its high meat yield, reaching up to 59%, which is the highest among current meat rabbit breeds. The meat is tender, and adult commercial rabbits weigh an average of 4.5 kg. After decades of breeding, it has become one of the main breeds in the current meat rabbit market. Yuncheng City was among the earlier areas in our province to develop it, and Hyplus rabbit raising is currently developing well. Housing
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What are the key points for feeding and managing pregnant rabbits?
From before and after mating until 15 days after conception, feed the doe either a restricted diet or a supplemental diet according to her body condition, to prevent her from becoming too fat, which is detrimental to reproduction. Thin and weak does should be given enhanced feeding at this opportunity to help them regain condition as quickly as possible, laying a solid foundation for nursing their kits. From 15 days after conception and during lactation, does should be fed freely to meet the rapid growth and development of the fetuses and kits and to prevent the occurrence of kits being dragged out of the nest. The key point in this period is to make the feed as complete as possible so the doe eats her fill and eats well. Second, do a good job of
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Reasons for Feeding Rabbits Salt and the Appropriate Amount to Add
Sodium: widely distributed throughout the rabbit's body, it maintains the balance of water, electrolytes and acid-base levels in the body, so that the rabbit will neither become "shrunken and dry" nor develop edema; sodium also regulates normal cardiac physiological activity, and to a certain extent promotes nerve conduction and gastrointestinal motility. Chlorine: mainly distributed in the extracellular fluid, it is the raw material for forming gastric acid and a component of gastric juice. Gastric acid can stimulate appetite, enhance digestion, and increase the digestion and absorption rate of protein and fat. If the rabbit's diet lacks salt, it will cause loss of appetite in the rabbit
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How to identify the early symptoms of sick rabbits, teaching you to spot them early
Rex rabbits have delicate bodies and are sensitive to external conditions, with the characteristics of sudden onset, rapid death, and rapid recovery with timely treatment. Since rabbits often fall ill at night, feeding them in the morning is the time to observe cage by cage and litter by litter, making it easiest to identify suspicious sick rabbits. Specifically, you can start with checking, looking, touching, and measuring. 1. Check. A healthy rabbit has pink ears and bright eyes. If the ears are red or light purple, it indicates overheating, which can be relieved by placing the rabbit in a ventilated cage with less movement; if the ears are pale and cool to the touch, it indicates drinking too much cold water or being chilled, and
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What are the prevention and treatment methods for rabbit hemorrhagic septicemia?
The pathogen of rabbit "hemorrhagic septicemia" belongs to Pasteurella multocida. When the external environment changes, rearing and management are poor, and the rabbit's resistance weakens, the Pasteurella on the respiratory tract mucosa seizes the opportunity to become active and cause disease, with hemorrhagic septicemia in the body tissues, hence the name "hemorrhagic septicemia" disease, abbreviated as "hemorrhagic septicemia." (1) Symptoms 1. Acute type: the affected rabbit suddenly falls to the ground and dies, with no clinical symptoms. But most affected rabbits show: listlessness, cessation of eating, difficulty breathing, body temperature rising above 41°C, and discharge from the nasal cavity
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How can the rabbit industry develop? These ten principles must be kept firmly in mind
The prices of white fox fur and blue fox fur at the Shangcun fur market in Suning County, Hebei Province have never been so identical. Blue fox fur (white fox fur) 90cm 350-360 yuan, 95cm 400 yuan, 1 m 450 yuan, 1.1 m 550 yuan. Because the off-season has already begun, the market appears quiet. According to observation, the expressions of the fur traders do not show a worried look; on the contrary, most practitioners reveal a confident look of being sure to succeed. In their spare time, they chat, discuss future market conditions, and many are joking around, while the fur
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How to Treat Blood in Rabbit Urine? Detailed Practical Methods
Note: This method is for administering traditional Chinese medicine. The feeding method is as follows: 1. Prepare the medicine and draw it into a syringe. 2. Sit on the floor first, bend your knees, so that your thighs and abdomen form an 80° angle. 3. Place the rabbit on its back on your thighs (since your legs are at an 80° angle, there is no need to worry about the rabbit sliding down). Try to keep it calm. 4. Use your hand to support its chin and push it back slightly, which makes it easier for it to swallow the medicine. Pinch its neck (of course, we are not trying to choke it, so be gentle, just a slight bit of pressure is OK
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