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Viral Haemorrhagic Disease
This
disease was first imported into the UK in 1992, and because of the
rapid spread, it was a notifiable disease. The disease is airbourne and
can kill rabbits a long way from an outbreak area. VHD causes blood
clots in the lungs, a severe nose bleed, and often an agonising death
in just 1-2 days. Vaccination is fortunately now available and highly
recommended. The vaccine gives good protection from just one single
annual injection. This vaccine can be given from 10 weeks of age and is
safe for pregnant does.
Myxomatosis
This terrible disease was actually introduced into
many countries in an attempt to control the rabbit population and it
was very effective. Although wild rabbits are gradually becoming more
resistant, many still die a horrible death each year. The disease is
spread by biting insects such as the flea and mosquito and it has a
peak incidence during the summer months when there are the largest
number of these insects around. The vaccine can be given from 6 weeks
of age and in a high risk area such as Bedfordshire we recommend
vaccinating every 6 months.
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