Outline of recommendations for appropriate domestic rabbit management in accordance with animal protection and welfare considerations

Abstract

The following recommendations on animal species appropriate management in housing and care for domestic rabbits, kept under supervision and responsibility of humans were drafted and compiled by executive members of the World Rabbit Science Association (WRSA) in connection with international agreed specialists in practice and science of breeding and management, biology and pathology of rabbits including rabbit diseases control. The recommendations shall be the general and world-wide competent guideline for correct rabbit housing and care in regard of the appreciated rules of animal welfare and protection against cruelties.