Over 1 billion rabbits are farmed annually, primarily in Europe and Asia; welfare standards are minimal and conditions often severe.
Farmed rabbits are kept in barren wire cages that prevent running, jumping, digging, and social interaction. Rabbits are highly social animals that form strong bonds; isolation in individual cages causes significant psychological distress. Wire flooring causes foot sores and discomfort. Improved rabbit farming systems using park housing or enriched group housing offer dramatically better welfare outcomes.