An overview of the distribution and flow of rabbits in the different segments of the pet rabbit industry in the Netherlands

Abstract

This research investigates the flow of rabbits through the eight different segments of the pet rabbit industry in the Netherlands. The different segment are the hobby breeder, the commercial breeder, the trader, the pet shop, the garden centre, the pet owner, the animal shelter and the petting zoo. An online survey was used to collect information from the different segments and the information was processed in a rapport. Also, a flow chart was created to illustrate the flow of rabbits through the segments.