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How many unvaccinated rabbits get myxi or VHD?

Furries

Furries

Warren Scout
Does anybody know the percentage of un-vaccinated rabbits who get myxi or VHD each year? I asked my vet and she didn't know. I've had a look on the internet and I couldn't find anything.

Also, is it true that 50% of vaccinated rabbits still get myxi, it's just that they're less likely to die? Again, what are the odds - do 50% of vaccinated rabbits still die, or are the odds better than this?

Thanks.
 
I have kept rabbit most of my life ( now aged 44 ) and only ever had one rabbit get myxy at that time i had 17 rabbits all unvaccinated . I dont know % but having the vaccination gives them a better chance of survival if they catch it but there are risks with vaccinations and rabbits can be left with some dammage after recovery from myxy . I personaly think its down to your own personal choice wether to vaccinate or not and dont be bullied into it because others think its the best thing to do ;)
 
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