REPRODUCTIVE RABBIT PARAMETERS OF BACKYARD PRODUCTION IN THE URBAN AND PERI-URBAN SPACES IN XOCHIMILCO REGION

In intensive systems, where the technology and requirements are updated, a high efficiency of reproductive parameters close to those cited in the literature is important. However this is not possible for traditional farmers where the rabbit production is part of the life opportunities that made their existence feasible. Usually the rabbit backyard production in most cases is for home consumption and, in some cases, the animals are traded at the local market or among farmers. Nevertheless, there are some rabbit producers that are intensifying the meat production focusing in supplying big markets such as the Valley of Mexico as well as the touristy corridor of the region. The present work analyses and characterizes the reproductive and technological system production rabbit backyard in the Xochimilco region. Thirty questionnaires that included social, technological and economic features were applied. The questionnaires included 62 questions, 11 were open and 51 were closed. The total rabbit population were 1050 animals that included breeds like Californian, Hybrids, Rex, Satin, Belier and Dwarf. The production is directed to meat (77.8%) and tan skin (22.2%) production.