Livestock, Companion Animal, Or What?
by Corinne Fayo, Rabbit Education Society
Multi-purpose animal Classification definition: Rabbits used or intended for use as food or fiber, or used or intended for use for improving animal nutrition, breeding, breeding for show, the preservation of bloodlines or for commercial purpose, management, or production efficiency, or for improving the quality of food or fiber. Multi-purpose classification shall exclude rabbits used solely as a household pet. Rabbits used solely as a household pet are classified as a companion animal.