hi, Would it be wise to keep my rabbits at home for a while, do you think? i am in michigan, so not too far from the outbreak. this is scary, but it is so...
I did contact the Indiana Bureau of Animal Health, and the spokesperson did confirm that there was an instance of RHD/VHD in Vanderberg county (Evansville, SW...
Depends on where you live and what you are comfortable with. If you live within 4-6 hours' travel of the outbreak, then yes, that would be a good idea. Don't...
I've already been asked if this will affect the convention held in Indy by two other breeders, I told them it was a wait and see. Opinions? Lisa [Non-text...
Now I beleive there is another story going around that the guy picked the infected rabbits up from flea markets. Not sure if its true or not. but from what i...
Hi Pam; Are there some sites that you would recommend to people so that they may educate themselves about the disease? I remember that you had given out...
Here's a very limited list of current sites; as we find more, we'll post them. The Information Sheet/Flier on ShowBunny.com has this list as well; I'm also ...
Pam... the PRMA web site also lists the links for the CEI Impact Worksheets for the outbreaks in Iowa, Utah, Uruguay and Cuba and we are posting updates on the...
Pat, I am not terribly familiar with this disease and it's overall long term impact on the region in which it is discovered. Since the ARBA convention is ...
Hello Jane, The spokesperson at the IN Bureau of Animal Health, whom I spoke with today, did confirm the case. She said the man had purchased 8 rabbits who...
As of 6-10-05, 10AM PST: Spoke with Drs. Hollis and Morley of KY today; they and their colleagues have been doing site visits, phone calls and lots of...
Lisa... This episode should be well over by the time the convention comes about. The Indiana site is already completely contained and in the process of...
If you are losing rabbits, you're doing exactly the right thing. Don't panic, but if you lose another rabbit for no known reason, get hold of the state...
I've received many inquiries into how people in various situations can best help on the issue of RVHD, and here are the suggestions that worked well the last...
As of 6-10-05, 10AM PST: Spoke with Drs. Hollis and Morley of KY today; they and their colleagues have been doing site visits, phone calls and lots of...
Dr. Carter was kind enough to not only telephone me, but also to provide the following information for those who may be in need of livestock diagnostics via...
NOTE: All further updates on this disease outbreak will be posted to VHDInfo group at yahoogroups.com. We are trying not to congest too many other lists by...
The last really scarey outbreak..please correct me if I am wrong was 2001 Illinois?? This one of course had us all in a panic as there were so many involved...
I am a small breeder, less than ten breeding stock, don't import, purchased all my stock from in-state breeders. how worried should I be? how easily can I...
As we were sharply reminded today, this IS an ongoing investigation into the RVHD outbreak in Indiana/Kentucky. What this means is that the information is...
Just out of curiosity has this been known to spread to other animals? I know it has not been seen in humans. The reason I ask is that I bring my Seeing Eye...
From the Courier-Press, Evansville, IN: http://www.courierpress.com/ecp/news/article/0,1626,ECP_734_3847779,00.html Unfortunately, registration is required to...
No, there's no scientific proof that RVHD will spread to other species. There is speculation in some groups about the formation of antibody in other species...
In a message dated 6/12/2005 12:38:53 PM Eastern Daylight Time, alrancont@... writes: I am a small breeder, less than ten breeding stock, don't import, ...
Hi everyone. I have 4 house bunnies. Bugzee who is a fixed female. Shes my first bun thanks to mums cat bringing it into her home when she was a baby and too...
Bronie, this is fantastic! Thank you!! PA ******** I hope you have hours free to do some reading! Some are rather long. It surprises me that there is no...
Hello all - Pam, Pat and all those in the know, As a few of you know I am in the cattle business. NAIS (National Animal Identification System ) is a HOT topic....