Experts in animal production have identified rabbit farming as a promising pathway for economic growth, job creation, and improved nutrition in Nigeria.
This position was highlighted during a public lecture held at the Bauchi State College of Agriculture on Friday, as part of activities marking Rabbit Appetite Day.
Speaking at the event, a registered animal scientist and lecturer at the Federal Polytechnic Damaturu, Sani Muazu, called for increased promotion of rabbit consumption and commercial production nationwide. He described the sector as largely untapped but full of potential to contribute significantly to the country’s economy.
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According to Muazu, rabbit farming in Nigeria remains underdeveloped, with only about three to five per cent of the population engaged in the practice, mostly at small-scale household levels. He noted that farmers typically keep between two and seven breeding females, but the sector still offers vast opportunities for expansion and commercialisation.
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