18 Dec Common diseases in farm Rabbits – An overview
खेती वाले खरगोशों में रोग- एक सिंहावलोकन Rabbits are highly prolific animals which have enormous reproduction potential. They have the capacity to convert 20% of their feed protein to meat protein second to broiler chicken which has 23% conversion. Rabbit rearing is expected to be a viable alternative to broiler poultry industry as virtually there is zero competition between them for feed resources. Like all other domesticated species, rabbits are also susceptible for various ailments. They are afflicted by number of infectious and non-infectious diseases. The success of rabbit industry relies upon reduction in the mortality, increase in the fryer production per maternity cage, reduction in operation / feeding cost. To run a Rabbitry with economic success, every effort should be made to reduce the loss of kits, does and fryers. Diseases are the commonest cause of loss of litter, doe and fryers. The common disease control strategy followed in other farm animals cannot be applied as such in rabbits. In this publication, an attempt is made to give a brief introduction to commonly occurring diseases in farmed rabbits and their management especially for beginners. 1. Snuffles in Rabbits Snuffles is almost similar to common cold in human beings but it is caused by a very common bacteria. Poor ventilation in Rabbitry can predispose to snuffles. Building...