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How to Deal with Rabbit Infertility in Autumn
Autumn's cool weather and ample forage make it peak breeding season, yet many farms see does that won't heat or conceive. This article explains the causes and prevention of repeat-breeding infertility in autumn.
Two Common Inflammations in Rex Rabbits
Sore hock (pododermatritis) and infectious rhinitis are both common in rex rabbits and can harm the animals; infectious rhinitis is also contagious and can sweep through a herd. This guide covers the signs, care, and prevention of each.
Signs of a Healthy Rabbit
A sick rabbit shows changes in spirit, coat, appetite, and droppings. This guide lists the normal state of each — from alertness and posture to ears, eyes, skin, appetite, water, and feces — so owners can spot trouble early.
How to Tell if Your Rabbit Is Healthy
A rabbit's body and behavior reveal its health. This guide walks through outward signs, coat and skin, ears and nose, and urine and droppings so owners can judge well-being at a glance.
Preventing and Treating Rabbit Ear Mite
Ear mange is a common, highly contagious rabbit ear disease that itches severely and can be fatal if it spreads. This guide covers the signs and the miticide and ivermectin regimen that stops it.
What Situations Cause Female Rabbit Infertility?
Rabbit infertility has many causes — some congenital, some acquired. This article lists common situations that lead to doe infertility and how to respond.
Rabbit Pseudotuberculosis
Pseudotuberculosis is a chronic, wasting, zoonotic rabbit disease marked by cheesy nodules in the liver, spleen, and gut. This guide covers how it spreads, its signs, how to tell it from tuberculosis and coccidiosis, and the treatment regimen.
Why Female Rabbits Struggle to Conceive
Many factors make conception difficult for does: underdeveloped reproductive organs, reproductive disease, poor management, or dead sperm in the buck. This article details the main reasons.
How to Prevent Repeat-Breeding Infertility in Female Rabbits
After reviewing the causes of repeat-breeding infertility in does, this article shares concrete prevention methods — from feeding and buck management to toxin control — to help improve rabbit conception rates.
Is Female Rabbit Infertility Caused by Reproductive Diseases?
Many factors cause female rabbit infertility, and reproductive disease is only one of them; poor feeding management can also be to blame. This article walks through the main causes of rabbit infertility.