What are the reasons for the low estrus rate of female rabbits
The low estrus rate of female rabbits can be Analyzed from the following aspects:
1. Nutrition level and feed quality. The nutritional level and feed quality of rabbits are closely related to the ovarian activity of female rabbits and the testicular function of male rabbits. If the quality of the feed that the rabbit usually eats is relatively low, such as the lack of vitamins or calcium and phosphorus, it may cause the rabbit to be out of heat or have a low conception rate.
2. Female rabbit’s fat condition. If the female rabbit is too fat or too thin, it is not conducive to the reproduction of the female rabbit. Generally, the rabbit is 80% fat, and its conception rate will be relatively high. Therefore, the owner must adjust the rabbit’s diet in time according to the rabbit’s expression to prevent the rabbit from being too fat or too thin.
3. Semen quality of male rabbits. The low conception rate of female rabbits is not only related to female rabbits, but the influence of male rabbits cannot be ignored. For example, the low quality of semen of male rabbits is a big problem. High temperature in summer and low temperature in winter will have a certain impact on the testicular function of male rabbits; in addition, blind use of drugs to rabbits may also damage their testicular tissue.
4. Lighting time and intensity. Light can play a role in regulating the reproductive function of rabbits. Practice shows that: Rabbits need 16 hours of light per day. However, the light hours in autumn and winter drop sharply, especially in rainy, foggy weather, and there is less light. In addition to light time, the reproductive function of rabbits is also related to light intensity. If the rabbit is not getting enough light due to some irreversible factors, it is necessary for the owner to artificially light it.
5. Climate. Climatic factors are also a very important factor affecting the reproduction of rabbits. Under the climatic conditions of sunny days, sufficient light and suitable temperature, female rabbits have the highest estrus rate and longer estrus time. In heavy rain, cloudy and other environments, the female rabbit’s estrus period will be shortened, or it will stop estrus directly. For this reason, owners need to take into account the weather conditions when breeding rabbits.
Reminder: There are many factors that affect the reproductive function of rabbits, and the above are just some of the common factors listed above. For the low estrus rate and conception rate of female rabbits, the owner should find out the specific reasons, get the most targeted solution, and effectively solve the problem.
