Raccoon Dog Farming Technology: The Golden Key to Specialized Breeding

Author: Chen Menglin
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Publish Date: 2002-07-01
Features: The civet cat, also known as the masked civet, jade-faced civet, or white-bellied civet, resembles a domestic cat but is more slender. It measures 45–62 cm in body length and 30–45 cm in tail length, with a sharper snout and a longer head compared to a domestic cat. There is a relatively wide white line running from the tip of the nose to the back of the head and above the eye sockets. In China, there are currently three subspecies of civet cats known—the Northern subspecies, the Southern subspecies, and the nominate subspecies. The Northern subspecies is distributed in areas north of the Yangtze River, while the Southern subspecies is found between the Yangtze River and the Tropic of Cancer. The nominate subspecies is primarily concentrated in the western part of Guangxi, the southern part of Guangdong, and Xishuangbanna in the southern part of Yunnan. The nominate subspecies is commonly referred to as the "small seed civet" and is known for its small size, grayish-black fur with slight white spots, and is highly favored in the Hong Kong and Macau markets. Civet cats are a sought-after delicacy, with their market prices steadily increasing. The conditions and technology for industrialized civet cat farming have matured, making it a promising prospect for development. This book summarizes the author's years of research and practical experience in civet cat taming and breeding. In addition to introducing the biological characteristics of civet cats and their requirements for artificial farming environments and equipment, it focuses on addressing the technical challenges of civet cat farming. It provides detailed information on taming methods, feed formulation, high-yield breeding techniques, scientific feeding and management, and disease prevention. The book also covers the collection, processing, and consumption of civet cats. With its rich content, practical methods, and easy-to-understand language, readers can gain the secrets to successful and high-quality civet cat farming. It is suitable for farmers, breeders, professional technicians, students, and teachers in rural vocational high schools and agricultural colleges who are interested in raising civet cats for profit.