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VHD Vaccination.. couple of questions

T

tigerbabe

Mama Doe
Sorry these are probably really silly questions but I just want confirmation of what I think I know :oops:

Is it ok to have this done slightly early? I'm only thinking about a week before the year is up.

Also is it ok to have it done a week or so before bonding?
 
It's fine to have it early.
I would wait a couple of weeks if poss, just because both things cause stress to the bun, and too much stress at the same time can cause health problems :)
 
Jack's-Jane said:
If your Vet uses the CYLAP VHD Vaccine I'd wait at least 3 weeks before bonding as a full immune response is not achieved until 21 days after vaccinating

http://www.noahcompendium.co.uk/Fort_Dodge_Animal_Health/Cylap/-44934.html

If the Vet uses LAPINJECT then an immune response occurs after 6 days so you could bond after that

http://www.noahcompendium.co.uk/CEVA_Animal_Health_Ltd/Lapinject_VHD/-42507.html
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So would the imune response be an issue because of the stress with bonding? The bonding would be between rabbits that are already living in the same area just not the same group.
 
tigerbabe said:
So would the imune response be an issue because of the stress with bonding? The bonding would be between rabbits that are already living in the same area just not the same group.
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Yes, stress can effect the immune system/immune response. Personally I would do as I suggested above if at all possible :)
Some people may think I am being over cautious though.
 
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