I don't remember seeing DNA sequencing in other posts about VHD. Does this mean there have been three different strains of VHD in the three outbreaks? Val ...
After reading the APHIS post I wondered if it meant that the Utah strain and Iowa strain were different, if this is so what does this indicate about VHD in the...
Buckybun
ranger18@...
Dec 12, 2001 5:55 pm
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If VHD were truly widespread we would certainly know..have there been some sporatic unreported cases??? I think quite possible..HMMM these strains appearing to...
It's my impression that the different strains means there have been different sources of infection. Some of the speculation (and it's only speculation, but...
Liz DiNorma
hrsliz@...
Dec 12, 2001 7:00 pm
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From the APHIS post, they are suggesting that the Utah and Iowa outbreaks came from two independent sources. That suggests, folks, that current practices to...
A helpful if somewhat confusing :) site that may assist those of us who are non-technical in understanding the more complex discussions that may arise on the...
I don't know if they've discovered anything new yet about where it may have come from. I live fairly close to the area (I'm 15 miles from the George ...
Hi. If VHD cannot be removed from clothing - then does that mean that rabbit pelts from China could be problematic? The reason I ask is that a popular craft...
reynasd@...
Dec 13, 2001 6:05 pm
320
... From: RHD in the US Coalition <RHD-Update@...> To: <info@...> Sent: Wednesday, December 12, 2001 3:25 PM Subject: Further Info We...
Absolutely, rabbit pelts from China can easily carry VHD, as can those rabbit fur cat toys. Be very aware of what you handle in a pet store. Carol NJ...
CAROL MANOS
beaconbunnies@...
Dec 14, 2001 7:57 pm
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Although ANY inanimate object can carry the virus, it is highly unlikely that after the tanning process (which is believed to be capable of killing the virus),...
Remember, its not just rabbit pelts, any "widget" from an infected country could be contaminated pc ... P.C.'s Pets Pamela Chapman Angora Rabbits and Silkie...
... that after the tanning process (which is believed to be capable of killing the virus), the processed pelts will come in contact with a source of infectious...
Well, Ann, that sure points up an area that we as an industry/community need to put emphasis on when we discuss the potential entry methods of the darn bug!...
In an March 30-31,1998 "Calivirus Models of Emerging and Zoonotic Diseases" A.W.Smith describes how this disease organism spreads across the "specie barrier"....
Well, if pelts are supposedly "clean" of RHD but any imported product from a RHD infected country can carry it in, does it not logically follow that there is...
In a message dated 12/17/01 12:23:26 PM Eastern Standard Time, ranger18@... writes: << Well, if pelts are supposedly "clean" of RHD but any imported...
... Probably cost is one of the reasons. With a vaccine that needs to be admininstered once a year, that can run into a lot of money. It's one thing to take...
The only 'documentation' I have is that I have seen the pelts -- there is still membrane and salt present at the edges. I can probably get one of them for you,...
In a message dated 12/17/01 1:15:54 PM Eastern Standard Time, Jtop47@... ... There was quite a bit of discussion about cost the last few times vaccination ...
Hi all and Joe, It is my understanding that there is some immunity developing in some of the countries that have had this disease for some time. It that...
I have pet bunnies and have enquired from a number of vets about getting my buns vaccinated. The opinion appears to be it is not a problem in the UK. Although...
Hi Some questions were posed in yesterday's digest about vaccines: concerning the vaccines available in Europe (Cylap, Cunical). I've mentioned all of these...
Hi Mary I have seen VHD in Somerset and last year had Myxi and most people don't think about vaccinating against that. Zoe ... From: R1Mparsons@... To:...
... Actually, here in Washington state (Seattle area) there is a huge population of European (wild) rabbits. They were originally brought to the San Juan...
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