The Federal Government on Wednesday announced the commencement of its programme on rabbit farming that would engage 17,000 youths across the country. It made the announcement through its National Agricultural Land Development Authority, noting that the programme had already commenced in some states, as it would engage more participants in the southern part of Nigeria….
It’s the joy of every farmer to see his or her rabbit gives birth, nurse them to weaning stage and begin selling at 1kg or more to earn a projected income. The joy of some farmers is usually short-lived because they got carried away by counting the number of kits to calculate the projected profit…
To get the best from your rabbits, it’s very important you monitor their health and well being closely. Just like humans, they need special care and medicinal administration when you notice their attitude, behavior and natural wellness suddenly changed. Below are a list of common diseases, symptoms and possible cure/ drugs administration to take control…
Weaners are like the youths of tomorrow when compared to human youths. They need adequate care and affection in other to achieve plans of the farmer owner. If Care not taken , all kits can be lost before you know it, thats why special care must be given to the kits for a higher chance…
Introduction This days, rabbit business is one popular business that is on the rise, with almost every farmer and individual wanting to venture into. This is because it is relatively inexpensive to obtain and easy to maintain. Its legendary desire to reproduce and its unmatched cleanliness is every reason to keep one or more rabbits…
So far, low incidents has been reported in regards to the RHD Virus occuring in Nigerian Farms, we thank God for this. RHD, just like the Global Covid-19 has come spend some time with us, the only way to curb this menace from our land, is by ensuring necessary measures as mentioned on our last…
To be a successful Rabbit Farmer, adequate supervision and experience all-round is required, in other to be able to balance every single area and aspect of the farming business. The below mentioned points as mentioned by Bella Farms highlights major areas that should be looked into by every farmer: 1. Knowledge and right mentorship. You…
The Virus replicates in the liver of the affected rabbit. That means if it doesn’t get to the liver then no serious damage happens. It is when it gets to the liver that trouble emerges,Then it moves to other parts of the system. The disease is highly infectious. Rabbits can be infected with the virus…
Environmental Persistence of Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease Calicivirus (RHD) Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease (RHD) calicivirus is spread by oral, nasal and parenteral transmission. The virus is present in urine and feces from infected rabbits, thus contaminated bedding can be a source of infection. Contaminated foods can be a source of infection.The virus survives at pH 3.0, is…
What is this Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease ? RHD (Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease) is a virus that targets rabbits, by attacking their internal organs (such as the liver, kidney) causing internal bleeding and other severe damages which results in sudden death to the rabbits. Sadly, RHD is very fatal in most cases wiping out rabbits in farms…
