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The Research and Development Program of High yield and quality
Forage Resources for Animals has been in operation in Vietnam
during a period of 6 years (2001-2006). There were 24 varieties
tested in different ecological regions of North Vietnam in which 9
varieties have been largely introduced in the practice, mainly in
cut and carry systems and have contributed a very important role in
Rabbit production development, especially for Rabbit production for
the smallholders. The varieties were selected and extended to both
sectors of small farms and enterprises and not only to produce
green fodder but also for making hay for feeding to rabbits in the
dry season. Multi-purpose trees and leguminous trees have been
evaluated and gave high yield and foliage quality. The development
project of improved grasses and legumes for rabbit is one of the
key solutions for increasing feed resources and reducing feed cost
for feeding rabbit in the North of Vietnam. The technologies of
manure application, irrigation and selection of high yielding and
good quality species have been transferred to farming systems in
Hatay, Hoabinh and Ninhbinh provinces and applied for the
development of feed resources for rabbit production by farmers