2020 Rabbit Farming Market Analysis and Key Breeding Techniques

Raising rabbits is a fairly common farming project; they are typical non-grain-consuming herbivores with very strong reproductive capacity. Raising rabbits is very simple, and in rural areas you can use local materials, which reduces feeding costs. So how is the rabbit farming market in 2020? Which key breeding techniques do you need to master?

I. How is the rabbit farming market in 2020?

The rabbit farming market in 2020 must be considered based on many factors, and everyone needs to view it rationally. Meat rabbit farming has advantages such as a short cycle, simple technology, low cost, easy sales, and good long-term benefits. Moreover, with the improvement of domestic consumption levels, this is no longer the era when ordinary people could not afford to eat rabbit meat. Now meat rabbit has already appeared on the dining tables of the general public and is deeply loved by people.

In addition, rabbit meat has the characteristics of “three highs and three lows.” That is, high protein, high lysine, high digestibility, and low fat, low cholesterol, low energy. Its comprehensive nutritional value is higher than other meats such as pork, beef and chicken. Rabbit meat not only has relatively high nutritional value, but its fibers are fine and tender, and after processing it is easily digested and absorbed by the human body. It is a good nutritional food for the elderly, the sick, pregnant women and young children. At present, many provinces in our country are major rabbit-consuming provinces, such as Jilin, Guangdong, etc. With the development of our country's economy and the continuous improvement of people's living standards, the domestic consumption of rabbit meat will grow larger and larger, and domestic sales will become the main channel for rabbit meat sales. Therefore, raising rabbits still has good prospects.

II. Key Points of Rabbit Breeding Techniques

1. Selection of breeding rabbits

The first step in raising rabbits is to choose a high-quality rabbit breed. First, we need to select female rabbits that are robust in growth, free of disease, in good estrus condition and with normal organs as breeding rabbits. The requirements for selecting male rabbits are similar to those for female rabbits. However, we also need to choose varieties suitable for breeding according to the local weather and demand. After selecting the breeding rabbits, do the mating work well. First, mate the same pair of male and female rabbits repeatedly two or more times, or mate the female rabbit with different male rabbits. This improves the conception and littering rate of female rabbits. If there is no estrus, then induce estrus to promote the secretion of sex hormones in the female rabbit.

2. Selection of environment

The environment of the rabbit house also has a very great relationship with the growth of rabbits. The rabbit house environment must be kept relatively dry, without water accumulation, with sufficient light and strong ventilation. Only in this way can the healthy growth of rabbits be ensured. During the breeding process, breeding should be divided by zones, with separate houses for young rabbits, mating rabbits, pregnant rabbits, etc., to provide different environments for rabbits at different growth stages. To enhance the growth capacity of rabbits, before putting in the breeding rabbits, the rabbit house must be disinfected, and management must be strengthened to prevent bacterial infection and disease outbreaks. This affects the healthy growth of rabbits and leads to reduced breeding benefits.

3. Key points of feeding

Different feeds should be given at different stages. In the early stage, concentrate feed should be given, and when the rabbits grow to a certain extent, some vegetables can be added. Do not use silage feed. Silage feed is feed that has undergone fermentation and is not suitable for rabbits as it is for cattle and sheep. Eating it may cause indigestion or even death by poisoning.