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	• Mixed pilot system (Mixed): a total of 70 rabbits were initially raised in groups with 7 rabbits per collective cage (15 kg/m 2 (7 replicates). ). Once they reached sexual maturity (80 days old), they were transferred to single cages measuring 500 x 250 x 330 mm, with a stocking density of 24 kg/Mixed pilot system (Mixed): a total of 70 rabbits were initially raised in groups with 7 rabbits per collective cage (15 kg/m 2 (7 replicates). ). Once they reached sexual maturity (80 days old), they were transferred to single cages measuring 500 x 250 x 330 mm, with a stocking density of 24 kg/		• Mixed pilot system (Mixed): a total of 70 rabbits were initially raised in groups with 7 rabbits per collective cage (15 kg/m 2 (7 replicates). ). Once they reached sexual maturity (80 days old), they were transferred to single cages measuring 500 x 250 x 330 mm, with a stocking density of 24 kg/Mixed pilot system (Mixed): a total of 70 rabbits were initially raised in groups with 7 rabbits per collective cage (15 kg/m 2 (7 replicates). ). Once they reached sexual maturity (80 days old), they were transferred to single cages measuring 500 x 250 x 330 mm, with a stocking density of 24 kg/

	note rabbits begin to fight by 70 days old so we waited 10 days AFTER we know rabbits begin to be aggressive to move them to a new ~~enclousure~~.		note rabbits begin to fight by 70 days old so they waited 10 days AFTER we know rabbits begin to be aggressive to move them to a new enclosure.

	• Once they reached sexual maturity (80 days old), they were transferred to single cages measuring 500 x 250 x 330 mm, with a stocking density of 24 kg/ m All the experimental groups were housed in the same artificially ventilated building with an airflow rate of 0.3 m/s. The environmental conditions, including temperature and relative humidity, were monitored, and controlled daily within the range of +15/+28˚C and 60% / 75%, respectively. The lighting schedule followed a 12-hour light/12-hour dark cycle (12L/ 12D). During the trial, from the time of weaning until commercial slaughtering age (100 days of age), the rabbits were provided with ad libitum access to feed and water. Daily health checks		• Once they reached sexual maturity (80 days old), they were transferred to single cages measuring 500 x 250 x 330 mm, with a stocking density of 24 kg/ m All the experimental groups were housed in the same artificially ventilated building with an airflow rate of 0.3 m/s. The environmental conditions, including temperature and relative humidity, were monitored, and controlled daily within the range of +15/+28˚C and 60% / 75%, respectively. The lighting schedule followed a 12-hour light/12-hour dark cycle (12L/ 12D). During the trial, from the time of weaning until commercial slaughtering age (100 days of age), the rabbits were provided with ad libitum access to feed and water. Daily health checks

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	• Rabbits in Group exhibited a broader range of behaviours, with a higher percentage of kinetic activities like running, walking, and exploratory behaviours. This finding aligns with previous research by Dal Bosco et al. [26], L. Lambertini and Formigoni [27], Princz et al. [28]; Trocino et al. [29], who also reported increased movement in rabbits housed in group systems, and a negative correlation between movement and eating activity. These findings indicate that group housing offers a more stimulating and dynamic environment for rabbits, leading to a broader range of physical activities. This was associated with a reduction in stereotypical behaviours, decreased time spent on feeding and resting, and an increase in social activities, exploration, and <span style="color:red">aggressiveness</span>, in line with previous research [26, 28]. On the other hand, rabbits housed in Single exhibited higher frequencies of turning on itself, laying down, and drinking behaviours , while rabbits in Mixed displayed more crouching, self-grooming, and stereotypic activities such as smelling and biting bars. These observations suggest that the Mixed system may not provide an optimal environment for rabbits, given the increased occurrence of stereotypical behaviours. In the case of rabbits housed in Single, their behavioural repertoire is limited due to the spatial constraints of their environment.<span style="color:blue">my note, the cages they were in, were half the recommended sizes we suggest in the United States and they didn't give them the recommended enrichment which would of fixed any negative issue observed from boredom </span> Social activities are restricted, as rabbits have limited opportunities for performing behaviours such as smelling others and allo-grooming, especially when neighbouring rabbits are housed in adjacent cages [30]. Research indicates that anxiety symptoms are often linked to restrictive repetitive behaviours (RRBs), particularly when animals engage in repetitive behaviours consistently [26, 27]. This may explain why rabbits in Single-cages exhibit anxious repetitive behaviours, such as bar biting and sniffing, with the latter two classified as stereotyped behaviours [3].,		• Rabbits in Group exhibited a broader range of behaviours, with a higher percentage of kinetic activities like running, walking, and exploratory behaviours. This finding aligns with previous research by Dal Bosco et al. [26], L. Lambertini and Formigoni [27], Princz et al. [28]; Trocino et al. [29], who also reported increased movement in rabbits housed in group systems, and a negative correlation between movement and eating activity. These findings indicate that group housing offers a more stimulating and dynamic environment for rabbits, leading to a broader range of physical activities. This was associated with a reduction in stereotypical behaviours, decreased time spent on feeding and resting, and an increase in social activities, exploration, and <span style="color:red">aggressiveness</span>, in line with previous research [26, 28]. On the other hand, rabbits housed in Single exhibited higher frequencies of turning on itself, laying down, and drinking behaviours , while rabbits in Mixed displayed more crouching, self-grooming, and stereotypic activities such as smelling and biting bars. These observations suggest that the Mixed system may not provide an optimal environment for rabbits, given the increased occurrence of stereotypical behaviours. In the case of rabbits housed in Single, their behavioural repertoire is limited due to the spatial constraints of their environment.<span style="color:blue">my note, the cages they were in, were less than half the recommended sizes we suggest in the United States and they didn't give them the recommended enrichment which would of fixed any negative issue observed from boredom </span> Social activities are restricted, as rabbits have limited opportunities for performing behaviours such as smelling others and allo-grooming, especially when neighbouring rabbits are housed in adjacent cages [30]. Research indicates that anxiety symptoms are often linked to restrictive repetitive behaviours (RRBs), particularly when animals engage in repetitive behaviours consistently [26, 27]. This may explain why rabbits in Single-cages exhibit anxious repetitive behaviours, such as bar biting and sniffing, with the latter two classified as stereotyped behaviours [3].,

	it was mostly becuse they didn't give them any toys.		it was mostly becuse they didn't give them any toys.

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	• Conclusions Our research emphasizes the importance of observing both the behaviour and physiological stress markers of rabbits over time to understand their well-being in different housing systems. Wehavehighlighted that the type of housing significantly affects various behaviours in rabbits. For instance, group farming fosters social bonding but can also lead to increased levels of chronic and acute stress in rabbits. Conversely, rabbits in solitary cages may experience acute stress due to loneliness and confinement. These differences arise from both social and physiological changes in rabbits, which should be consider when selecting the appropriate housing system. However, it’s essential to acknowledge some limitations in our study, analyzing rabbit behaviour during night-time, considering their nocturnal nature, could offer a more complete picture of their behavioural patterns and stress responses. Furthermore, the timing of observations plays a crucial role in understanding how housing systems influence behaviour. Our statistical analyses provide deep insights into the complex relationship between behaviour and stress physiology in rabbits, uncovering underlying stressors and adaptive coping mechanisms across different farming conditions. The relationship we’ve identified between aggressive behaviours, escape tendencies, and cortisol levels present promising avenues for identifying key behavioural indicators. Armed with a deeper understanding of social dynamics and stress factors within farming systems, our findings equip farmers with targeted interventions to enhance animal welfare and create an environment conducive to optimal health and behaviour.		• Conclusions Our research emphasizes the importance of observing both the behaviour and physiological stress markers of rabbits over time to understand their well-being in different housing systems. Wehavehighlighted that the type of housing significantly affects various behaviours in rabbits. For instance, group farming fosters social bonding but can also lead to increased levels of chronic and acute stress in rabbits. Conversely, rabbits in solitary cages may experience acute stress due to loneliness and confinement. These differences arise from both social and physiological changes in rabbits, which should be consider when selecting the appropriate housing system. However, it’s essential to acknowledge some limitations in our study, analyzing rabbit behaviour during night-time, considering their nocturnal nature, could offer a more complete picture of their behavioural patterns and stress responses. Furthermore, the timing of observations plays a crucial role in understanding how housing systems influence behaviour. Our statistical analyses provide deep insights into the complex relationship between behaviour and stress physiology in rabbits, uncovering underlying stressors and adaptive coping mechanisms across different farming conditions. The relationship we’ve identified between aggressive behaviours, escape tendencies, and cortisol levels present promising avenues for identifying key behavioural indicators. Armed with a deeper understanding of social dynamics and stress factors within farming systems, our findings equip farmers with targeted interventions to enhance animal welfare and create an environment conducive to optimal health and behaviour.

	My conclusion all your single housing issues would have been solved if you had them in properly sized cages like we use in the US and not a battery cage the size of one of my travel carriers and simply gave them some toys, a pine cone paper towel rolls, some cardboard, an untreated pine block.. .		My conclusion all your single housing issues would have been solved if you had them in properly sized cages like we use in the US and not a battery cage the size of one of my travel carriers and simply gave them some toys, a pine cone paper towel rolls, some cardboard, an untreated pine block.

			The SQ footage they kept these rabbis in was:
			1500sqcm = 1.6sqft
			recommended minimum space for a commercial-bred rabbit is 4sqft = 3716.12sqcm

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	note rabbits begin to fight by 70 days old so we waited 10 days AFTER we know rabbits begin to be aggressive to move them to a new enclousure.		note rabbits begin to fight by 70 days old so we waited 10 days AFTER we know rabbits begin to be aggressive to move them to a new enclousure.

	Once they reached sexual maturity (80 days old), they were transferred to single cages measuring 500 x 250 x 330 mm, with a stocking density of 24 kg/ m All the experimental groups were housed in the same artificially ventilated building with an airflow rate of 0.3 m/s. The environmental conditions, including temperature and relative humidity, were monitored, and controlled daily within the range of +15/+28˚C and 60% / 75%, respectively. The lighting schedule followed a 12-hour light/12-hour dark cycle (12L/ 12D). During the trial, from the time of weaning until commercial slaughtering age (100 days of age), the rabbits were provided with ad libitum access to feed and water. Daily health checks		• Once they reached sexual maturity (80 days old), they were transferred to single cages measuring 500 x 250 x 330 mm, with a stocking density of 24 kg/ m All the experimental groups were housed in the same artificially ventilated building with an airflow rate of 0.3 m/s. The environmental conditions, including temperature and relative humidity, were monitored, and controlled daily within the range of +15/+28˚C and 60% / 75%, respectively. The lighting schedule followed a 12-hour light/12-hour dark cycle (12L/ 12D). During the trial, from the time of weaning until commercial slaughtering age (100 days of age), the rabbits were provided with ad libitum access to feed and water. Daily health checks




			• Rabbits in Group exhibited a broader range of behaviours, with a higher percentage of kinetic activities like running, walking, and exploratory behaviours. This finding aligns with previous research by Dal Bosco et al. [26], L. Lambertini and Formigoni [27], Princz et al. [28]; Trocino et al. [29], who also reported increased movement in rabbits housed in group systems, and a negative correlation between movement and eating activity. These findings indicate that group housing offers a more stimulating and dynamic environment for rabbits, leading to a broader range of physical activities. This was associated with a reduction in stereotypical behaviours, decreased time spent on feeding and resting, and an increase in social activities, exploration, and <span style="color:red">aggressiveness</span>, in line with previous research [26, 28]. On the other hand, rabbits housed in Single exhibited higher frequencies of turning on itself, laying down, and drinking behaviours , while rabbits in Mixed displayed more crouching, self-grooming, and stereotypic activities such as smelling and biting bars. These observations suggest that the Mixed system may not provide an optimal environment for rabbits, given the increased occurrence of stereotypical behaviours. In the case of rabbits housed in Single, their behavioural repertoire is limited due to the spatial constraints of their environment.<span style="color:blue">my note, the cages they were in, were half the recommended sizes we suggest in the United States and they didn't give them the recommended enrichment which would of fixed any negative issue observed from boredom </span> Social activities are restricted, as rabbits have limited opportunities for performing behaviours such as smelling others and allo-grooming, especially when neighbouring rabbits are housed in adjacent cages [30]. Research indicates that anxiety symptoms are often linked to restrictive repetitive behaviours (RRBs), particularly when animals engage in repetitive behaviours consistently [26, 27]. This may explain why rabbits in Single-cages exhibit anxious repetitive behaviours, such as bar biting and sniffing, with the latter two classified as stereotyped behaviours [3].,

			it was mostly becuse they didn't give them any toys.


			• Rabbits housed in Group system exhibited higher levels of both salivary and hair CORT, indicating an increased stress response in this housing condition. This might be attributed to factors such as social dynamics, competition for resources, or other stressors associated with group housing. This finding is consistent with previous studies that have reported increased stress levels in group-housed animals [32] including rabbits [10, 33] due to factors such as social hierarchy and environmental challenges.

			This still holds true and had held true for multiple decades rabbits housed in a colony group settings are higher stressed over longerterm.

			• Conclusions Our research emphasizes the importance of observing both the behaviour and physiological stress markers of rabbits over time to understand their well-being in different housing systems. Wehavehighlighted that the type of housing significantly affects various behaviours in rabbits. For instance, group farming fosters social bonding but can also lead to increased levels of chronic and acute stress in rabbits. Conversely, rabbits in solitary cages may experience acute stress due to loneliness and confinement. These differences arise from both social and physiological changes in rabbits, which should be consider when selecting the appropriate housing system. However, it’s essential to acknowledge some limitations in our study, analyzing rabbit behaviour during night-time, considering their nocturnal nature, could offer a more complete picture of their behavioural patterns and stress responses. Furthermore, the timing of observations plays a crucial role in understanding how housing systems influence behaviour. Our statistical analyses provide deep insights into the complex relationship between behaviour and stress physiology in rabbits, uncovering underlying stressors and adaptive coping mechanisms across different farming conditions. The relationship we’ve identified between aggressive behaviours, escape tendencies, and cortisol levels present promising avenues for identifying key behavioural indicators. Armed with a deeper understanding of social dynamics and stress factors within farming systems, our findings equip farmers with targeted interventions to enhance animal welfare and create an environment conducive to optimal health and behaviour.

			My conclusion all your single housing issues would have been solved if you had them in properly sized cages like we use in the US and not a battery cage the size of one of my travel carriers and simply gave them some toys, a pine cone paper towel rolls, some cardboard, an untreated pine block.. .

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	• Groupfarming (Group): a total of 70 rabbits were housed in collective cages measuring 2 m and a density of 15 kg/m (7 replicates). 2msq and a density of 15 kg/m (7 replicates).		• Groupfarming (Group): a total of 70 rabbits were housed in collective cages measuring 2 m and a density of 15 kg/m (7 replicates). 2msq and a density of 15 kg/m (7 replicates).

			That translates to 10 rabbits per 36sqfoot area.

	• Mixed pilot system (Mixed): a total of 70 rabbits were initially raised in groups with 7 rabbits per collective cage (15 kg/m 2 (7 replicates). ). Once they reached sexual maturity (80 days old), they were transferred to single cages measuring 500 x 250 x 330 mm, with a stocking density of 24 kg/Mixed pilot system (Mixed): a total of 70 rabbits were initially raised in groups with 7 rabbits per collective cage (15 kg/m 2 (7 replicates). ). Once they reached sexual maturity (80 days old), they were transferred to single cages measuring 500 x 250 x 330 mm, with a stocking density of 24 kg/		• Mixed pilot system (Mixed): a total of 70 rabbits were initially raised in groups with 7 rabbits per collective cage (15 kg/m 2 (7 replicates). ). Once they reached sexual maturity (80 days old), they were transferred to single cages measuring 500 x 250 x 330 mm, with a stocking density of 24 kg/Mixed pilot system (Mixed): a total of 70 rabbits were initially raised in groups with 7 rabbits per collective cage (15 kg/m 2 (7 replicates). ). Once they reached sexual maturity (80 days old), they were transferred to single cages measuring 500 x 250 x 330 mm, with a stocking density of 24 kg/

			note rabbits begin to fight by 70 days old so we waited 10 days AFTER we know rabbits begin to be aggressive to move them to a new enclousure.

	Once they reached sexual maturity (80 days old), they were transferred to single cages measuring 500 x 250 x 330 mm, with a stocking density of 24 kg/ m All the experimental groups were housed in the same artificially ventilated building with an airflow rate of 0.3 m/s. The environmental conditions, including temperature and relative humidity, were monitored, and controlled daily within the range of +15/+28˚C and 60% / 75%, respectively. The lighting schedule followed a 12-hour light/12-hour dark cycle (12L/ 12D). During the trial, from the time of weaning until commercial slaughtering age (100 days of age), the rabbits were provided with ad libitum access to feed and water. Daily health checks		Once they reached sexual maturity (80 days old), they were transferred to single cages measuring 500 x 250 x 330 mm, with a stocking density of 24 kg/ m All the experimental groups were housed in the same artificially ventilated building with an airflow rate of 0.3 m/s. The environmental conditions, including temperature and relative humidity, were monitored, and controlled daily within the range of +15/+28˚C and 60% / 75%, respectively. The lighting schedule followed a 12-hour light/12-hour dark cycle (12L/ 12D). During the trial, from the time of weaning until commercial slaughtering age (100 days of age), the rabbits were provided with ad libitum access to feed and water. Daily health checks
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	2. Materials and methods 2.1 Animals and housing The research was conducted at the experimental farm of the Department of Veterinary Sciences, Turin University (Italy), from March to July 2022. All animals were handled in accordance with the recommendations of the Turin University Bioethics Committee (Protocol no. 0245520). Atotal of 294 male weaned rabbits (35 days old) from two different grey rabbit populations, Carmagnola (GC, N =147) and Monferrato (GM, N =147), were randomly allocated to three breeding systems:		2. Materials and methods 2.1 Animals and housing The research was conducted at the experimental farm of the Department of Veterinary Sciences, Turin University (Italy), from March to July 2022. All animals were handled in accordance with the recommendations of the Turin University Bioethics Committee (Protocol no. 0245520). Atotal of 294 male weaned rabbits (35 days old) from two different grey rabbit populations, Carmagnola (GC, N =147) and Monferrato (GM, N =147), were randomly allocated to three breeding systems:

	<span style="color:blue">single cage size is : 19.68 inches x 9.8 inches x 11 inches </span>		*<span style="color:blue">single cage size is : 19.68 inches x 9.8 inches x 11 inches </span>
	<span style="color:red">this does NOT MEET MINIMUM REQUIRMENTS FOR THE US AWA </span>		*<span style="color:red">this does NOT MEET MINIMUM REQUIRMENTS FOR THE US AWA </span>

	• Traditional single cage (Single): a total of 7 rabbits per breed were housed individually in cages measuring 500 x 250 x 300 mm, with a stocking density of 24 kg/m considered as an experimental unit (7 replicates). 2 2 . Each cage was considered as an experimental unit (7 replicates).		• Traditional single cage (Single): a total of 7 rabbits per breed were housed individually in cages measuring 500 x 250 x 300 mm, with a stocking density of 24 kg/m considered as an experimental unit (7 replicates). 2 2 . Each cage was considered as an experimental unit (7 replicates).

	• Groupfarming (Group): a total of 70 rabbits were housed in collective cages measuring 2 m and a density of 15 kg/m (7 replicates). 2msq and a density of 15 kg/m (7 replicates).		• Groupfarming (Group): a total of 70 rabbits were housed in collective cages measuring 2 m and a density of 15 kg/m (7 replicates). 2msq and a density of 15 kg/m (7 replicates).

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	2. Materials and methods 2.1 Animals and housing The research was conducted at the experimental farm of the Department of Veterinary Sciences, Turin University (Italy), from March to July 2022. All animals were handled in accordance with the recommendations of the Turin University Bioethics Committee (Protocol no. 0245520). Atotal of 294 male weaned rabbits (35 days old) from two different grey rabbit populations, Carmagnola (GC, N =147) and Monferrato (GM, N =147), were randomly allocated to three breeding systems:		2. Materials and methods 2.1 Animals and housing The research was conducted at the experimental farm of the Department of Veterinary Sciences, Turin University (Italy), from March to July 2022. All animals were handled in accordance with the recommendations of the Turin University Bioethics Committee (Protocol no. 0245520). Atotal of 294 male weaned rabbits (35 days old) from two different grey rabbit populations, Carmagnola (GC, N =147) and Monferrato (GM, N =147), were randomly allocated to three breeding systems:

	<span style="color:blue"single cage size is : 19.68 inches x 9.8 inches x 11 inches </span>		<span style="color:blue">single cage size is : 19.68 inches x 9.8 inches x 11 inches </span>
	<span style="color:red"this does NOT MEET MINIMUM REQUIRMENTS FOR THE US AWA </span>		<span style="color:red">this does NOT MEET MINIMUM REQUIRMENTS FOR THE US AWA </span>

	• Traditional single cage (Single): a total of 7 rabbits per breed were housed individually in cages measuring 500 x 250 x 300 mm, with a stocking density of 24 kg/m considered as an experimental unit (7 replicates). 2 2 . Each cage was considered as an experimental unit (7 replicates).		• Traditional single cage (Single): a total of 7 rabbits per breed were housed individually in cages measuring 500 x 250 x 300 mm, with a stocking density of 24 kg/m considered as an experimental unit (7 replicates). 2 2 . Each cage was considered as an experimental unit (7 replicates).

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	2. Materials and methods 2.1 Animals and housing The research was conducted at the experimental farm of the Department of Veterinary Sciences, Turin University (Italy), from March to July 2022. All animals were handled in accordance with the recommendations of the Turin University Bioethics Committee (Protocol no. 0245520). Atotal of 294 male weaned rabbits (35 days old) from two different grey rabbit populations, Carmagnola (GC, N =147) and Monferrato (GM, N =147), were randomly allocated to three breeding systems:		2. Materials and methods 2.1 Animals and housing The research was conducted at the experimental farm of the Department of Veterinary Sciences, Turin University (Italy), from March to July 2022. All animals were handled in accordance with the recommendations of the Turin University Bioethics Committee (Protocol no. 0245520). Atotal of 294 male weaned rabbits (35 days old) from two different grey rabbit populations, Carmagnola (GC, N =147) and Monferrato (GM, N =147), were randomly allocated to three breeding systems:

	[blue: single cage size is : 19.68 inches x 9.8 inches x 11 inches ] [red:this does NOT MEET MINIMUM REQUIRMENTS FOR THE US AWA ]		<span style="color:blue"single cage size is : 19.68 inches x 9.8 inches x 11 inches </span>
			<span style="color:red"this does NOT MEET MINIMUM REQUIRMENTS FOR THE US AWA </span>

	• Traditional single cage (Single): a total of 7 rabbits per breed were housed individually in cages measuring 500 x 250 x 300 mm, with a stocking density of 24 kg/m considered as an experimental unit (7 replicates). 2 2 . Each cage was considered as an experimental unit (7 replicates).		• Traditional single cage (Single): a total of 7 rabbits per breed were housed individually in cages measuring 500 x 250 x 300 mm, with a stocking density of 24 kg/m considered as an experimental unit (7 replicates). 2 2 . Each cage was considered as an experimental unit (7 replicates).

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		another in my opinion, piss poor "wellfare" that doesn't even meet the US AWA standard to start with.

		2. Materials and methods 2.1 Animals and housing The research was conducted at the experimental farm of the Department of Veterinary Sciences, Turin University (Italy), from March to July 2022. All animals were handled in accordance with the recommendations of the Turin University Bioethics Committee (Protocol no. 0245520). Atotal of 294 male weaned rabbits (35 days old) from two different grey rabbit populations, Carmagnola (GC, N =147) and Monferrato (GM, N =147), were randomly allocated to three breeding systems:

		[blue: single cage size is : 19.68 inches x 9.8 inches x 11 inches ] [red:this does NOT MEET MINIMUM REQUIRMENTS FOR THE US AWA ]

		• Traditional single cage (Single): a total of 7 rabbits per breed were housed individually in cages measuring 500 x 250 x 300 mm, with a stocking density of 24 kg/m considered as an experimental unit (7 replicates). 2 2 . Each cage was considered as an experimental unit (7 replicates).

		• Groupfarming (Group): a total of 70 rabbits were housed in collective cages measuring 2 m and a density of 15 kg/m (7 replicates). 2msq and a density of 15 kg/m (7 replicates).

		• Mixed pilot system (Mixed): a total of 70 rabbits were initially raised in groups with 7 rabbits per collective cage (15 kg/m 2 (7 replicates). ). Once they reached sexual maturity (80 days old), they were transferred to single cages measuring 500 x 250 x 330 mm, with a stocking density of 24 kg/Mixed pilot system (Mixed): a total of 70 rabbits were initially raised in groups with 7 rabbits per collective cage (15 kg/m 2 (7 replicates). ). Once they reached sexual maturity (80 days old), they were transferred to single cages measuring 500 x 250 x 330 mm, with a stocking density of 24 kg/



		Once they reached sexual maturity (80 days old), they were transferred to single cages measuring 500 x 250 x 330 mm, with a stocking density of 24 kg/ m All the experimental groups were housed in the same artificially ventilated building with an airflow rate of 0.3 m/s. The environmental conditions, including temperature and relative humidity, were monitored, and controlled daily within the range of +15/+28˚C and 60% / 75%, respectively. The lighting schedule followed a 12-hour light/12-hour dark cycle (12L/ 12D). During the trial, from the time of weaning until commercial slaughtering age (100 days of age), the rabbits were provided with ad libitum access to feed and water. Daily health checks

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	[https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0307456]		[https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0307456]
	[https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0307456]		[https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0307456]
	[doi.org_10.1371_journal.pone.0307456s.pdf ~~\| full Paper~~]		[[File:doi.org_10.1371_journal.pone.0307456s.pdf]]