The trend is for rabbit farms to locate in areas where processing plants are established or proposed, in order to reduce the costs and problems associated with. In the current australian code of practice for the care and use of animals for scientific purposes section 3. The new zealand white rabbit was obtained in 1991 by charles river canada crc from kitayama labs k. Troy grant deputy premier of nsw minister for the arts media release thursday, 1 september 2016 peter rabbit to be made in nsw one of the worlds most enduring childrens stories, peter rabbit, will be made into a major international feature film starring. Alpaca, buffalo and rabbit production and duck processing. They have been one of the main causes of habitat destruction, native flora and fuana extinction, land degradation and crop destruction.
Competition and grazing by the feral european rabbit has been listed by as a key threatening process in nsw by the nsw scientific committee. Strict penalties may apply if you do not comply with a pco. Am i really comfortable with the idea of raising rabbits solely to harvest their meat. At a national level there is a risk that the domestic rabbit industry might derail wild rabbit control options by opposing current or future. Pdf rabbit production systems in kenya were studied.
Rabbits of this breed were bred for the ostend port market, destined for london markets. Managing rabbits in our national parks the national parks and wildlife service npws uses biological control, mechanical methods such as warrenripping and rabbit proof fences, poisoning, trapping and. To control the rabbit numbers once the rabbit had invaded land was almost impossible. Central west regional strategic pest animal management plan. In new south wales nsw there is strong public support for recycling which has been encouraged by governments and industry alike. The european rabbit oryctolagus cuniculus is an introduced species, which was first brought to australia with the first fleet in 1788 as domesticated livestock. If youre not willing to embrace a vegetarian or vegan lifestyle, the next best change you can make is resolving to eat only ethically raised meat. It applies to the welfare of dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, rats, mice, birds, fish and other vertebrate species. Nsw department of primary industries, nsw animal welfare code of practice no 5 dogs and cats in animal boarding establishments, 1996. Mr debortoli said the rabbit industry gave him his start in life as a 12yearold schoolboy. Game meat processing plants must not operate unless a meat safety inspector has been appointed and approved in writing by the food authority.
This primefact provides a brief overview of the meat rabbit industry in australia and the requirements for the farming of. Commercial game hunting licence new south wales description you will require this licence if you intend to hunt species of introduced game or feral animals on declared public land or private property for commercial purposes with the intention of selling the harvested meat. Control of the rabbit in australia university of texas at. Value of production losses by pest animals net annual losses in production due to pest animals in nsw and australia are included in table 1 for low, average and high impact scenarios. Farming meat rabbits in nsw nsw department of primary industries. Today they are raised for meat, research, pets, show, and pelts. Pesticide control orders nsw environment protection. In the next section of this report, some background information on rabbit biology, rabbit diseases and the world rabbit market is briefly presented because an understanding of these is important in explaining the nature of the australian rabbit industry. A rabbit hutch should be at least 122cm x 61cm x 61cm with a separate living area and run. Rabbits prefer to live in areas with short grasses, including natural grasslands and rural pastures. The rabbit meat industry in australia ever ethical vegan earth. The central west regional strategic pest animal management plan rspamp outlines how government, industry and the community can work together and share the responsibility to eradicate, contain or manage pest animals in terrestrial and aquatic environments across the region.
Animals in pet shops nsw department of primary industries. Over threequarters of the state is inhabited by feral european rabbits. Such wild rabbit populations are a serious mammalian pest and invasive species in australia causing millions of dollars of damage to crops. Cost of pest animals in nsw and australia, 2014 ess 5. Information concerning a new rabbit disease virus 08q712 for the infection of wild european rabbits. A rabbit licensing kit, containing an application form and relevant literature on conditions for keeping rabbits, is available through nsw agriculture offices.
This support has been based on the assertion that recycling is good because it has a positive impact on the environment through the saving of resources and a reduction in the impacts resulting from landfill. Call local vet or a council appointed vet to inform them that you are. Murray regional strategic pest animal plan 20182023. In april 1988, a small group of rabbit enthusiasts in the newcastle and hunter valley district banded together to form the hunter valley rabbit association. A short time later, in june 1988, the name was changed to the new south wales rabbit association.
This site explores the history of the rabbit and its impact on native australian flora and fauna. Rabbit meat production is a growing industry in the united states with the east coast being the prominent meat rabbit producers. Space allowances should be adjusted relative to the size of the rabbit, i. Identifying and understanding the segments of the animal science indus try lesson 7. Name pestmanagementinnswnationalparksrabbitsfactsheet050650. This includes raw meat, and the production of readytoeat rte and uncooked comminuted fermented meat ucfm products such as salami, beef jerky and biltong. New animal products research and development program.
The rabbit industry in southeast australia, 18701970. The trend is for rabbit farms to locate in areas where processing plants are established or proposed, to reduce the costs and problems associated with transporting rabbits. Control of the rabbit in australia university of texas. Guidelines for the housing of rabbits in scientific institutions. However, to build a successful, sustainable commercial rabbit farming business, you require sufficient knowledge of how to efficiently raise the rabbits, good management skills, and a good rabbit farming business plan.
Environmental benefits of recycling new south wales. Meat and poultry processing plants are premises where meat including game meat for human consumption is processed, treated, boned, cut up, packed, packaged or stored. Farming meat rabbits in nsw nsw department of primary. This primefact provides a brief overview of the meat rabbit industry in australia and the requirements for the farming of meat rabbits in nsw. Rhdvv351 jk rhdv 1 1 czech strain inoculum gi156633316gbef558580. The nsw rabbit industry is still in the development stage, with an increasing number of smallscale producers.
In the warmer months you can place the rabbits hutch onto your lawn. Control of the rabbit in australia rabbits are one of australias foremost environmental pests. Rabbit care fact sheet pet industry association of australia. Exploring the rabbit industry new mexico content standard. Sheep producers from across western nsw are encouraged to attend a free sheep. The grey blanket the spread of the rabbit across australia the rabbit spread from austins property and from other release points in both victoria and south australia. Australias rabbit industry success remembered abc rural. Pesticide control 1080 livestock protection collar order 2007. Rabbits need a balanced diet of unlimited grass hay timothy, orchard, oat, brome, limited pellets, and fresh greens. Pdf characterization of rabbit production systems in kenya. Due to the nutritional value and benefits of rabbit meat, in combination with the increase of health conscious individuals, rabbit consumption is increasing worldwide. It was compiled by experts in the field of hunting. Rabbit meat production in the great regions of the world tonnes of carcasses per year estimation lebas 2009 south america 40 000 t central america 20 000 t western europe. Raising rabbits for meat pdf sion to use the information in raising meat rabbits in.
Nsw for their work and allowing me the use of their investigator accounts. Raising rabbits for meat is a lucrative business, providing income for millions of people, but there are some essential things you need to do before you venture into the rabbit farming business. Down the rabbit holes phase 1 the rabbit meat industry in australia 2017 researched and presented by dr reem lascelles cofounder and researcher at ethical vegan earth research disclaimer. The purpose of this handbook is to provide hunters in nsw with an excellent source of knowledge and information to assist them to hunt legally and responsibly. Rabbits need a balanced diet of unlimited grass hay timothy, orchard, oat. Jul 06, 2016 nsw governments jobs of tomorrow scholarships figures. Rabbits must be kept in accordance with the model code of practice for the welfare of animalsintensive husbandry of rabbits. During the hundred years covered by this paper, over 20 billion rabbits were trapped or poisoned in southeast australia for commercial purposes.
Industry standards on rabbit husbandry and slaughter practices. Rabbit farming business is a very profitable business, and many people are making money all over the world by raising rabbits for meat. Many producers are selling breeding stock as well as rabbits for slaughter. Cuniculture is the agricultural practice of breeding and raising domestic rabbits as livestock for. The pet directory website awarded outstanding service to the australian pet industry by piaa, the pet industry association of australia.
Take at least 3 hops in either direction from one end to the other. R080002 rural road boundary fencing typical fence panel. Benchmarks for new animal products alpaca, buffalo, rabbit and duck production. The most common rabbit control options aim to eliminate rabbits using poisons. Some of the domestic and international films and tv series that have chosen sydney and nsw include peter rabbit directed by will gluck, pacific rim. Apply knowledge of anatomy and physiology to produce andor manage ani. This study is about benchmarks for new animal product industries. A summary of state and territory legislation on rabbit management is shown in table 1 see. Meat rabbit farming is one of australias fastest growing new industries. The study covered the key areas of rabbit production including. Jpg image create small jpg image create medium jpg image. For landholders in the western division of nsw news. Beyond the planning requirements, financial costs, and daytoday supervision that even the most modest backyard rabbit farm entails, rabbitry forces farmers to ask themselves some uncomfortable questions.
This primefact has been produced for prospective farmers, investors and those interested in the commercial duck meat industry. Under the pesticides act 1999, the maximum penalties are. Rabbit care fact sheet pet industry association of. This article will outline how to start a commercial rabbit farming business, and the rabbit farming business plan pdf, word and excel. Commercial rabbit production rabbits have been produced for 3,000 years. Commercial game hunting licence nsw australian business. Animal welfare unit, nsw agriculture, locked bag 21, orange nsw 2800. Husbandry of rabbits primary industries report series 33, 2003. The trend is for rabbit farms to locate in areas where processing plants are established or proposed, to reduce the costs and problems associated with. Nsw governments jobs of tomorrow scholarships figures. While ethical is an admittedly fuzzy standard when it comes to commercial meat production, few would argue that lovingly handraised rabbits arent ethical to. Deputy premier of nsw minister for the arts media release thursday, 1 september 2016 peter rabbit to be made in nsw one of the worlds most enduring childrens stories, peter rabbit, will be made into a major international feature film starring australian actor rose byrne and the voice of comedian. The following topics are discussed in this publication. Nzw rabbits can also be sourced from the oakwood research facility in michigan under strain code 571.
By warwick eather and drew cottle in 1929 the rabbit industry was reported to be the largest employer of labour in australia. Jpg image create medium jpg image create large jpg image create largest jpg image create smallest pdf file create small pdf file create medium pdf file create large pdf file create largest pdf file. Name pestmanagementin nsw nationalparksrabbitsfactsheet050650. The nsw rabbit association australian national rabbit. After school i used to set me traps and then run them in the morning before school. With respect to research work with pigs, the anaestheticanalgesic regimes used should be similar. Guidelines for the housing of rabbits in scientific. Guidelines on keeping pet rabbits rabbits other pets. Cages should be no less than 45cm high for rabbits over 12 weeks of age. Testing there are post mortem observation and inspection procedures specified for game animals generally, and for macropods, wild boar, wild goat, wild possum, deer, rabbit and hare, and wild game birds. Ever is an independently funded association with no industry affiliations. Through creative collaboration with agencies and their clients, both locally and abroad, together with our production partner warren, we deliver to the highest possible standards. The nsw rabbit industry is still in the development stage, with an increasing. Their spread may have been enhanced through the emergence of strong crossbreeds.