From the archive record
Cuniculture is the agricultural practice of breeding and raising domestic rabbits as livestock for their meat, fur, or wool. Cuniculture is also employed by rabbit fanciers and hobbyists in the development and betterment of rabbit breeds and the exhibition of those efforts. Scientists practice cuniculture in the use and management of rabbits as medical models in research. Cuniculture has been practised all over the world since at least the 5th century. Firstly please remember that the angora naturally has low fertility and small litters. In India, Angora Rabbit Wool is reared in hilly areas of Uttaranchal, Himachal Pradesh and in some other states where climatic conditions are suitable for its rearing. The total Angora population in the country is around 50,000 and nearly 30,000 Kg. wool