A new European-wide guide on feeding pet rabbits has been launched featuring nutritional input from WHM Pet Group.
The 2024 Nutritional Guidelines for Feeding Pet Rabbits has been produced by the European Pet Food Industry Federation (FEDIAF). The organisation includes approximately 375 companies across 18 countries within the European Union, but also including the United Kingdom, Norway, and Switzerland. One of its main objectives is to maintain the wellbeing of pets through the provision of safe, well balanced and nutritionally sound pet food by its member companies.
The new guidelines provide the latest practical advice and scientifically backed recommendations for the optimal health and wellbeing of pet rabbits, considering both nutritionally ‘complete’ and ‘complementary’ diets, designed to be fed alongside forage and fresh foodstuffs.
WHM Pet Group’s technical business development manager Penny Ormsby was one of a team of experts who contributed to the document. The guidelines were originally drafted on behalf of FEDIAF by manufacturers’ trade association UK Pet Food and finalised with guidance from external experts within FEDIAF.
Sam Marriage, managing director of WHM Pet Group, said: “As an active member of UK Pet Food we are delighted to have contributed to the guidelines to advance the overall health and wellbeing of rabbits.
“The objectives of the Guidelines are a true reflection of what we aim to achieve across our portfolio of feeds: a comprehensive, high-quality feed range that’s healthy, nutritious and delicious.”
To read or download the guide, visit www.fediaf.org.
