A Cut Above – Evaluating Meat Pens
As breeders and judges we may not see many, or any, commercial classes at all-breed sanctioned shows throughout most of the year. However, for 2-3 months out of the year as we enter the “Fair [...]
Success With Market Rabbits
Exhibiting a pen of rabbits for market class competition at the county fair can be a fun, rewarding, educational, and even profitable project with the right care, feeding, and management. Whether this is your first [...]
RHDV2 and your Herd
If you are a breeder or grower who purchases live rabbits, AGM recommends you review your biosecurity measures as a precaution and take steps to address potential gaps. The following actions will significantly reduce the [...]
Flying with Rabbits and Cavies
With the ARBA Convention on the horizon and Nationals shows taking place throughout the US in the spring driving to these shows can be time consuming and unfeasible, so some of us turn [...]
ARBA Recommendations for the Care of Rabbits and Cavies
This document is being created in order to provide guidance to all individuals who care for rabbits and cavies for the purposes of pets, show animals, commercial uses (i.e. food, fiber, and exhibition) and [...]
Posing and Evaluating Different Type Rabbits
Within the Rabbit and Cavy community the most common area of criticism from both judges and exhibitors alike is inconsistent or improper posing. Too many good animals are culled because they are improperly posed.
Rabbit Showmanship
Showmanship is a "vet check" on your animal. It's like the process judges and registrars go through while checking animals. You will be checking your animal for any health issues such as malocclusion, abscesses, and [...]
Dwarf Papillon
Dwarf Papillons were developed in Germany under the name Zwergschecken. Translated to English this means Dwarf Check. The idea for Dwarf Papillons was born in Metz, France at the 2015 Europa show. The Europa World [...]
Easter: A Time for Celebration!
Easter is a Time for Celebration - Not a Surprise Addition to the Household. The Easter Bunny will soon be making his rounds and children are already looking forward to the gifts and treats [...]
Argente Brun
Though there are six types of Argente rabbits, the ARBA recognizes only three: The Champagne, the Creme and the newest accepted Argente breed - the Brun. With their dense, glossy, silky coat with a deep [...]