Preface

The new book entitled “Handbook of Rabbit Production” is fully structured and updated according to the academic needs of the students. The rabbit is reared not only for meat and fur, but is also used as a pet and laboratory animal. The book covers general aspects of rabbit production, including housing, feeding, rearing, reproduction, genetics, fur, meat production, health, and diseases. Current aspects of slaughter and its marketing, as well as coat colour genetics, are fully described in the book. The comprehensive book serves as a reference book for graduates and postgraduates of Veterinary and Animal Husbandry, teachers, and academics in educational and research institutions. The book is also useful for rabbit farmers, personnel in the meat industry, and veterinarians. Several authors carefully wrote chapters based on their professional experiences. In addition, the e-book is a very reliable resource for field functionaries in rural areas and on livestock farms in both the public and private sectors, engaged in rabbit production. This includes a range of relevant topics and information. This can be utilized as a reference book for institutes and as a guide for rabbit farmers and pet rabbit owners. I also welcome readers to share their valuable opinions, criticisms, suggestions, and queries to help improve the next edition for the betterment of the readership.