Level of Adoption and Perceived Constraints in Scientific Rabbit Farming Practices in Darjeeling Himalayas

Abstract

The study deals with the adoption level and perceived constraints associated with scientific rabbit farming practices in Darjeeling Himalayas. In all, 50 respondents were randomly selected for the study. The study shows that majority of the respondents had partially adopted scientific breeding, feeding and management practices but were non adopter in healthcare practices. Overall level of adoption was also partial in scientific rabbit farming. The study also shows that highest ranked production constraints as perceived by rabbit farmers were veterinary aid not available when required, medicine not available at right time and lack of technical knowledge. The study further shows that highest ranked marketing constraints as perceived by rabbit farmers were low price of the live animals, lack of regular markets for farm product and negative attitude to consume rabbit meat.