Management of group-housed breeding does

Disadvantages of group housing

  • Occurrence of aggressive behaviours that can result in injuries and stress
  • Difficulties with group composition, regrouping, introducing of new does
  • Nest management (e.g., competition for nesting places)
  • Animal control and health management are more difficult
  • Pseudopregnancy (induced ovulation without mating)

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