The voice of the European Rabbit sector

What is ERA?

Created in 2022, the European Rabbit Association brings together national associations and federations of professionals from Belgium, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Poland, Portugal, Spain and the Netherlands, which are the main rabbit meat producing countries of the European Union. ERA represents the whole production chain (production, processing and marketing of rabbit meat).

Objectives of the association  

  • To promote and represent the interests of the rabbit sector in Europe

  • To improve the visibility of the sector among EU institutions and stakeholders by contributing to the debate around EU relevant policies

  • To promote values and quality standards of rabbit meat and encourage the development of the sector in Europe

  • To support the continuous sustainable transition of the sector through research synergies and exchange of best practices

News

News
ERA: an active player at the 13th World Rabbit Congress
ERA: an active player at the 13th World Rabbit Congress

On October 2-4, 2024, the beautiful city of Tarragona, Spain, played host to the 13th World Rabbit Congress. This prestigious event brought together scientists and industry professionals from around the globe to share the latest insights, developments, and best practices in the rabbit sector. Topics ranged from reproduction and ethology to welfare, farming systems, economy, biology, physiology, breeding, genetics, nutrition, and feeding.

Come to meet ERA at the World Rabbit Congress (2-4 October 2024, Tarragona)!
Come to meet ERA at the World Rabbit Congress (2-4 October 2024, Tarragona)!

The 13th World Rabbit Congress will take place from the 2nd to the 4th of October 2024 in Tarragona (Spain).

ERA General Assembly in Segovia: United voice of the EU forward-looking rabbit sector
ERA General Assembly in Segovia: United voice of the EU forward-looking rabbit sector

It is under the radiant sun of the beautiful city of Segovia (Spain) that the members of the European Rabbit Association (ERA) met on the 18th and 19th of April 2024 for the General Assembly. “The European rabbit sector has come a long way!”, praised Alfonso Miguel Casado, ERA President. He added “ERA is clearly the best tool for promoting and raising awareness about the rabbit sector by bringing a united voice to EU policy makers.”