Table 28.

Hazards related to locomotory disorders. Hazards written in bold are scientifically proven by more than one source, those in normal text were found in only one paper, those in italic have been mentioned by the experts invited to the technical hearing meeting

Hazard category	Hazard
Housing	Inadequate flooring, distance between floor and wall, old feeder (sharp edges)
Ambient condition	Cold weather compromising the immune system
Genetics	No hazard identified
Nutrition and feeding	Dietary imbalances Inadequate oligo‐elements, vitamins
Management of biosecurity	Poorly controlled environmental conditions (increasing risk of infections). Lack of hygienic measures after the sale of a batch of young rabbits, to decrease contamination by E. cuniculi Inadequate control of suppliers of semen and young does Absence of control/quarantine for new batches of animals
Management of reproduction	No hazard identified
Other	Inadequate handling, fear (sudden noise) x rapid movements