Breeding is a year round activity in NZ. A female rabbit can produce 25-40 young per year and young become sexually mature at 3-4 months. Rabbits eat grasses, clover, buds and seeds of many annuals.
The best way to control and reduce swelling is to ice and elevate your ankle. Applying ice will cause blood vessels to constrict so there is not as much fluid leaking out of the injured structures, which causes swelling. Ice can be applied for 20 minutes at a time while you are elevating the ankle.
You can reduce your chance of ankle sprains by following a few simple tips: 1  Watch where you are walking or running. 2  Use a step stool to access high places. 3  Avoid platform soles and high heels. 4  Exercise regularly. 5  Do exercises that will improve your ankle strength, and stretch your calf muscles before and after exercise.