Abstract
This chapter covers the mineral and vitamin requirements of rabbits as well as the different additives used in rabbit feeding. The composition of rabbit meat and milk and importance of providing the required and recommended amounts of minerals and vitamins in the diet on the health and performance of rabbits are discussed. Focus is given on macrominerals (calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, potassium, chloride, sodium and sulfur), trace minerals (cobalt, iodine, selenium, zinc, manganese, copper and iron), fat-soluble vitamins (vitamins A, E, K and D), water-soluble vitamins (vitamin C and B vitamins) and feed additives (anticoccidial drugs, antibiotics, growth promoters, probiotics, prebiotics and enzymes).