Tag Archive for PRO/AH/EDR> Rabbit hemorrhagic disease – UK (02): (Jersey) pet rabbit: fatal

PRO/AH/EDR> Rabbit hemorrhagic disease – UK (02): (Jersey) pet rabbit: fatal

Other Animal Disease -- United KingdomA new strain of a disease that is frequently fatal to rabbits has been confirmed for the 1st time in Jersey by New Era Vets. Rabbit viral hemorrhagic disease, also known as VHD [or RHD] is highly contagious for both domestic and wild rabbits and hares. The 2nd strain VHD2, is the one that has been found locally.The virus can be spread through flies, insects, or birds which act as indirect hosts. Humans can also pass it on if they can come into contact with an Read more [...]