The Egyptian Rabbit Science Association (ERSA) is the egyptian branch of the WRSA, international association created in Paris in 1976 on the initiative of its first president François Lebas. It federates local associations (national or for a group of nations) named branches. It's main objectives are :
* to facilitate the exchange of knowledge and experience among persons in all parts of the World who are contributing to the advancement of various branches of the rabbit industry.
* to promote the extension of knowledge by encouragement of teaching, scientific research, practical experimentation, the collection and publication of statistics and documents in relation with rabbit production.
* to promote World Rabbit Congresses alone or in cooperation with other international bodies.
* to cooperate with FAO and any other World Bodies interested in rabbit meat, pelt or fur production.