Produção da carne cunícula no brasil como alternativa sustentável

Abstract

Requirements for the production of rabbit meat in Brazil as a sustainable food alternative are provided. Increase in demand for animal-derived food triggered a reorganization of the cattle-breeding sector so that the demand may be satisfied. Frequently this implies in several impacts, especially with regard to the environment. Alternative meat products with a decrease in impacts are highly relevant and provide profit for producers. The analysis of secondary data related to the theme through SWOT matrix revealed factors in the development of rabbitbreading in Brazil and indicated the activity as a sustainable alternative to traditional cattle-breeding, featuring profit for producers and a supplementary food different from the traditional one normally produced and consumed in the country.