Breeding Does

A summary illustration of the key things you need to know about does

Full technical information sheet. Suitable for readers with some prior knowledge or wanting to learn about the topic in more detail. 

The independent report reviewing ‘The Welfare of Farmed Rabbits in Commercial Production Systems’ was written by researchers from the University of Bristol and commissioned by Compassion in World Farming. It comprises an independent review of the scientific literature on rabbits, incorporating knowledge of their natural behaviour and biology in the wild, and studies of their welfare in European production systems.

A summary table which outlines the main welfare issues experienced by breeding does and offers some alternative solutions.

A summary table which outlines the welfare potential by production system for meat rabbits and does using a ‘Bad-Better-Best’ model.