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ArticleTropical animal health and production2025

Characteristics of rabbit farms in southern Benin.

Daouda Assouma, Ignace Ogoudanan Dotché, Vanessa Nissirine Koundé, Mahamadou Dahouda, Jean-Luc Hornick, Guy Apollinaire Mensah, Jean-Paul Dehoux, Issaka Youssao Abdou Karim

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Daouda AssoumaLaboratory of Animal Biotechnology and Meat Technology, Université d'Abomey-Calavi (UAC), Ecole Polytechnique d'Abomey-Calavi (EPAC), Cotonou, 01BP 2009, Benin.
Ignace Ogoudanan DotchéLaboratory of Animal Biotechnology and Meat Technology, Université d'Abomey-Calavi (UAC), Ecole Polytechnique d'Abomey-Calavi (EPAC), Cotonou, 01BP 2009, Benin. dotcheign@gmail.com.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-0245-3420
Vanessa Nissirine KoundéLaboratory of Animal Biotechnology and Meat Technology, Université d'Abomey-Calavi (UAC), Ecole Polytechnique d'Abomey-Calavi (EPAC), Cotonou, 01BP 2009, Benin.
Mahamadou DahoudaDepartment of Animal Production, Faculty of Agronomic Science, University of Abomey- Calavi, Cotonou, 01 BP 526, Benin.
Jean-Luc HornickDepartment of Animal Production, Tropical Veterinary Institute, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Liège, Vallée 2, Avenue de Cureghem, Liège, B-4000, Belgium.
Guy Apollinaire MensahAgricultural Research Center of Agonkamey, National Institute of Agricultural Research of Benin, Cotonou, 01 BP 884, Benin.
Jean-Paul DehouxUnité de Chirurgie expérimentale, Faculté de Médecine, Université Catholique de Louvain, 55/70, Avenue Hippocrate, Bruxelles, 1200, Belgique.
Issaka Youssao Abdou KarimLaboratory of Animal Biotechnology and Meat Technology, Université d'Abomey-Calavi (UAC), Ecole Polytechnique d'Abomey-Calavi (EPAC), Cotonou, 01BP 2009, Benin.

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The aim of this study was to provide a comprehensive analysis of rabbit farming in southern Benin. A thorough survey was carried out on a total of eighty (80) rabbit farms, and the data collected from these farms were then analyzed. As a result of this analysis, three (03) distinct groups of farmers were identified and characterized. Group 1 consisted of rabbit farmers who possessed more a university-level education. These individuals raised their rabbits in cement-built structures, in structures constructed from wood, earthen materials, or metal and mainly encountered pathological problems. Group 2 consisted of individuals with a primary level of education, possessing basic literacy skills, and maintaining rabbits in wooden structures. The farmers within this group encountered issues pertaining to pathology, feeding, habitat and waste management. Group 3 consisted mainly of rabbit breeders with varying levels of education, ranging from primary to university-level. These farmers housed their rabbits in structures constructed from cement and metal. The farmers within this group encountered issues pertaining to pathology, feeding and waste management. The predominant material used for the cages was metal, accounting for 93.7% of the cages, while nest boxes were found in 95% of these cages. The rabbits were provided with concentrated feed, occasionally supplemented with forage, by the farmers. However, they encountered various challenges primarily linked to diseases and feeding practices. Gastroenteritis, scabies, and viral hemorrhagic disease (VHD) were among the most common diseases that negatively impacted farm productivity. The occurrence of these diseases significantly diminished the numerical productivity of the farms, resulting in an inadequate production to satisfy the demand. As a consequence, selling products like live rabbits and rabbit carcasses became more convenient for the farmers. In conclusion, in order to effectively address the challenges that impede the development of rabbit farming in groups 2, it would be advantageous to consider implementing additional enhancements in practices.

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Animal HusbandryAnimalsBeninFarmersFarmsFemaleHousing, AnimalMaleRabbitsBeninBiosecurityFeedPathologyRabbit

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