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Kirje Differences between pet rabbit and farm rabbit welfare(Eesti Maaülikool, 2024) Neeve, Henri; Arney, David Richard (advisor); Carnovale, Francesca (advisor)The welfare differences between pet rabbits and farm rabbits involve various aspects of animal husbandry, such as housing, feeding, social needs and environmental conditions. Since rabbits are naturally social animals, who typically live in groups, they can experience several problems related to anxiety and stress due to loneliness in domestic settings. Anxiety and stress can lead to numerous health and behavioural issues in rabbits, such as aggression and self-harm (inclucing pulling out their own fur). The aim of this study was to identify the welfare and health problems that occur most frequently in both pet rabbits and farm rabbits, as well as to find possible solutions for these issues. The results revealed that pet rabbits had a greater variety of diseases and health disorders compared to farm rabbits. The difference could be attributed to the intensive farming practices, where many farm rabbits do not live beyond 12 weeks of age, thereby avoiding age-related health issues. Pet rabbit owners also visit veterinarians for more frequent check-ups, providing early detection and more specific categorization of various diseases. This study highlights the need to improve rabbit welfare by considering their natural needs in both home and farm environments.