Nutrition and feeding strategies are a key point for rabbit breeding, not only to optimise the production itself (meat, milk, fur, etc.), but also to prevent various pathologies by two main ways: the presence of toxic compounds in the feeds or utilization of unbalanced diets, the presence of pathogenic agents (viruses, bacteria, parasites, ... ) in the feeds or in drinking water. This last aspect will not be treated here since it's not a true question of nutrition, only a question of feeding management and hygiene. Similarly, presence of undesirable pesticides in feed ingredients can impair rabbit health. Very few specific data are available for rabbits in production conditions, thus this aspect will not be treated here and the readers can consult with benefit more specialized books devoted to this aspect of animal feeding.
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Gidenne T. et al.: Nutrition and Feeding Strategy: Interactions with Pathology
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