Netherlands: Rabbit meat sales hardly disrupted

Published 2022년 1월 14일

Tridge summary

Rabbit farming in the Netherlands is facing challenges but is optimistic about its future due to its efficiency and circular agriculture practices. The sector has seen a decline in numbers, with only 40 entrepreneurs currently, but the number of animals remains stable. The majority of rabbit meat is imported from Belgium and China, with Dutch farmers producing only a quarter. The industry has invested significantly in animal welfare, particularly shifting to park housing. Rabbit farmers are in discussion with the government and animal welfare organizations for further improvements. Despite high feed prices, the industry remains financially stable and has not been significantly affected by the Corona pandemic. Sjef Lavrijsen, a rabbit farmer and leader in the sector, is advocating for more entrepreneurs to try rabbit farming due to its potential.
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'Because of their digestive system, rabbits are fine with low-quality feed materials, such as husks and husks from grains. In combination with efficient growth, this ensures that rabbit meat has a small footprint', says Sjef Lavrijsen in Reusel. The rabbit farmer from Brabant is a rabbit farmer, a member of the LTO rabbit farming department and chairman of the Den Demer cooperative, a producer organization that sells animals ready for slaughter for the affiliated rabbit farmers. He is optimistic about the future of rabbit farming in the Netherlands. 'Our sector fits within the circular agriculture that is pursued by politics and society. Almost all manure from rabbit farms goes to bio-digestion installations.' Nevertheless, the number of entrepreneurs in rabbit farming is declining, from about 150 in 2000 to 40 today. The number of animals has not changed much, there are about 45,000 nurses and 350,000 meat rabbits. Vulnerable sector All animals ready for slaughter cross the ...
Source: Nieuwe Oogst

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