We do not normally post this type of information on our blog but felt that it was important to alert rabbit owners of this outbreak. Although it is in Scotland it is spreading rapidly and could kill 90% of the wild rabbit population. Tame rabbits are also susceptible. The disease, which is also known as Viral Haemorrhagic Disease (VHD) is an annual vaccination which can be carried out by your vet. The majority of pet rabbits are vaccinated, however some people are not aware of this disease.
RHD is highly contagious and can be spread far and wide, for example on vehicle tyres and birds' feet, so if you have tame rabbits they should be vaccinated immediately, even if you live south of the Border. Death from RHD is mercifully quick as compared to myxomatosis, but it causes great suffering nonetheless.
Far better to be safe than sorry.
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