ASSESSMENT OF STRATEGIES FOR RABBIT PRODUCTION AMONG STUDENTS OF AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION IN KOGI STATE COLLEGE OF EDUCATION, ANKPA

The study focused on Assessment of Strategies for Rabbit Production among Students of Agricultural Education in Kogi State College of Education, Ankpa. The research adopted a descriptive survey research design, random sampling technique was used to select eighty (80) respondents as the sample. Data was be collected through questionnaires and analyzed using the four likert scale and mean scores. The result of the study shows that students possessed moderate practical skills in in rabbit production, with some gaps in more advanced areas such as disease management and modern breeding methods. It was also discovered that the strategies for rabbit rearing were generally effective, although certain advanced practices were underutilized. The availability of basic resources like feed and water was satisfactory, but access to veterinary services and financial constraints were found to be major obstacles for students. The study recommends that students should be involved in the disposal of research produce so as to generate additional income for the institution, students should be encouraged to go for regular field trips, workshops and seminars to broaden their horizon, the college should seek more partnerships with agricultural organizations, local farms and businesses involved in rabbit farming to facilitate resource sharing, provide training, opportunities and improve access veterinary services and the college should install all its infrastructure, including upgrading animal housing facilities and ensuring a steady supply of feed and other resources among others.