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The Saibei Rabbit: A Breed Profile
The Saibei rabbit is a large dual-purpose (meat and fur) breed developed from the French lop and Belgian hare, common across northern China. It grows fast, breeds well, and resists disease, though litters vary in colour and build; like other large rabbits it is prone to sore hocks and ear mange, and it needs ample feed plus a strong constitution for good meat quality.
Saibei Rabbit
The Saibei Rabbit is a man-made breed developed from a cross of the French ram rabbit and the Flemish Giant, mainly used for production as a fur-and-meat dual-purpose rabbit. Its main advantages are large size, fast growth, high fertility, strong disease resistance, low morbidity, tolerance of coarse feed, adaptability, a gentle temperament, and easy management.
Meat Rabbit Breeds Suited to Rural Farming in China
Pet rabbits suit city youth by looks and temperament; meat rabbits suit the countryside. Here are meat breeds well suited to rural China.
Classification of Domestic Rabbit Breeds
There are 60-plus rabbit breeds and 200-plus lines worldwide; China keeps about 20, mostly imported. Rabbits are grouped by use (meat, fur, wool/Angora, dual-purpose, lab, fancy), by coat (standard, long, short), and by size (large >5 kg, medium 3–4.5 kg, small 1.5–2.8 kg, mini 0.7–1.45 kg). Knowing the groups helps you pick the right stock.