New Zealand White and Californian rabbits are the most commonly used breeds; however, 14 others are also considered viable for meat production. Let’s take a look at nine of the most commonly used.

As Grace Asbenson tells it, her brother first began raising meat rabbits as a project for his 4-H club back in 2007. When he finished school, another brother picked it up soon afterward.

According to Arthur Tumwine, a rabbit expert from the agriculture ministry, when it comes to rabbit farming, choosing a breed is key, especially if the purpose is to rear them for meat.

This breed is treated as a multipurpose breed for meat and as pets. Here are common rabbit breeds in Kenya. Californian white This is a commercial breed developed in the US.

Rabbit farming is gaining traction in South Africa. Farmer Daisy Moleko spoke to Octavia Avesca Spandiel about the breeds, ...

For meat rabbits, you want something that grows quickly, has a small bone structure, and a large amount of meat on that bone structure. Any old meat rabbits costs about $12; pure bred rabbits are ...

This is the biggest official rabbit breed, and also one of the oldest, with a breed standard dating back to 1893. They have been used for meat and fur, as well as pets, breeding and show animals.

But that doesn't mean there isn't a market for the meat. At Bay Area restaurants, "they're crying for rabbits," says Higgins. "The demand has always been there.

The Philippines has issued new import rules to facilitate the entry of “superior” rabbit breeds to boost domestic rabbit meat production, an animal protein alternative eyed by the government ...

The competition was on display this week at the Chelsea Community Fair, where judges assess the animals in four categories.