What are the precautions for raising rabbits in spring? Explained clearly in one article
I believe that friends who raise rabbits now have already done a good job of overwintering, and the overwintering work for rabbit farming is certainly important. However, management in spring cannot be ignored either, because in spring the temperature gradually rises, the rabbit's physiological functions gradually recover, and it is also a period when pests and diseases are active. Raising rabbits in spring has many aspects that require our attention. Below, the editor will introduce to you what precautions there are for raising rabbits in spring!
1. Feed management
Spring is the season when forage grasses sprout and grow, and it is also the best time to feed fresh forage. Because the rabbit's physiological functions gradually return to normal in spring, the choice of feed is very important. Do not feed moldy, deteriorated, muddy, or heating forage. The feeding amount should be increased gradually, not too much at one time, to prevent gastrointestinal diseases in rabbits. On rainy days, the proportion of succulent feed should be controlled well, and more dry roughage should be added. After harvesting forage, it should be dried before feeding to prevent indigestion in rabbits, and a small amount of sterilizing substances can be added to the feed.
2. Breeding and reproduction
In spring, the rabbit's growth capacity also gradually becomes stronger, and it is also the estrus season for rabbits. In particular, male rabbits have a very strong sexual desire, making it the best season for breeding. Breeding in spring can effectively increase the conception rate of female rabbits, the survival rate of young rabbits is high, and the litter size is also relatively large. Therefore, breeding work should be done well in spring. For some rabbits that are not in estrus, appropriate measures should be taken to induce estrus and promote mating and conception. Strengthen management during the breeding period, meet the nutritional needs of rabbits, increase the nutritional proportion of feed, and ensure the growth of young rabbits.
3. Prevent late spring cold
The temperature in spring fluctuates relatively greatly, and the temperature changes are extreme. Especially around the Beginning of Spring, the phenomenon of late spring cold often occurs. It is accompanied by cold wind and rain, and the temperature is unpredictable. If prevention work is not done well, it will cause rabbits to suffer from colds, pneumonia, and various other respiratory diseases, seriously affecting the growth of rabbits. It is especially harmful to young rabbits just weaned from winter production, and can easily lead to death. Therefore, in spring, work to prevent late spring cold must be done well, temperature management must be strengthened, and room temperature should be adjusted according to weather changes to ensure the temperature is within the suitable range for rabbit growth.
4. Disease prevention and control
As just mentioned, spring is also the active season for various pests and diseases, so in spring attention must also be paid to disease prevention and control work. Emphasis should be placed on strengthening the management of young rabbits and doing a good job in preventing respiratory and gastrointestinal diseases. Strengthen feeding management. Control the feeding of feed well and pay attention to feed quality. Then carry out regular immunization injections and do a good job in disinfecting rabbit houses. Strengthen the prevention of various epidemic infectious diseases in spring, cut off the transmission routes of pathogens, and reduce the incidence of disease.
The above is a brief introduction to the precautions for raising rabbits in spring. Spring is the season when all things revive. Although the rabbit's growth capacity gradually recovers, there are also many hidden dangers, so spring management is very important, and everyone must pay attention to it. That is all for today's introduction. This article is for reference only. Thank you for your reading and support.