Revolutionising rabbit farming: Uganda invests in modern infrastructure

In a bid to promote rabbit farming and improve market access, the government has embarked on the construction of model farms and abattoirs across the country.

The project, launched in Budaka District on Saturday, aims to build 160 facilities, including stores and houses for rabbits, at a cost of Shs3.9 billion.

The rabbits, especially the California large white cost about Shs40,000 each and it produces about 8 to 15 kittens per litter. The rabbits weigh about 3 kilograms after slaughter.

According to medical experts, rabbit meat has no fats and is…