The Duchess
Wise Old Thumper
For those not members of the RWA or who do not receive their First Alert E-mail bulletins Please read
"Further reports have been received this week of outbreaks of myxomatosis in pet rabbits in Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire. RWA/F member Jill Wildgoose has e mailed this morning to advise that 50 dead wild rabbits were found within a half mile area in the Derwent Valley and Peak District area of South Yorkshire this week. It is feared that the outbreak could kill many more.
No doubt members are very much aware of the dangers of this dreadful disease and the need to vaccinate on a 6 monthly basis. However, each month new rabbit owners join the association and the first alert service, so we would like to advise them to ensure that their bunnies vaccinations are up to date. Please remind everyone who owns a rabbit and also remind them that an annual vaccination for Viral Haemorrhagic Disease (VHD or HVD) is just as important . Vaccinations protect lives.
Rabbits can be vaccinated against myxomatosis from 6 weeks of age and for VHD, anytime berween 10-12 weeks. The UK vaccines are not licensed for use together : The manufacturers advise a 14 day gap."
This is important for all and not just in these areas - a reminder that all bunnies should be vaccinated against both Myxo and VHD. With this weather the biting insects that transmit myxo are out in force. Please don't take a chance.
"Further reports have been received this week of outbreaks of myxomatosis in pet rabbits in Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire. RWA/F member Jill Wildgoose has e mailed this morning to advise that 50 dead wild rabbits were found within a half mile area in the Derwent Valley and Peak District area of South Yorkshire this week. It is feared that the outbreak could kill many more.
No doubt members are very much aware of the dangers of this dreadful disease and the need to vaccinate on a 6 monthly basis. However, each month new rabbit owners join the association and the first alert service, so we would like to advise them to ensure that their bunnies vaccinations are up to date. Please remind everyone who owns a rabbit and also remind them that an annual vaccination for Viral Haemorrhagic Disease (VHD or HVD) is just as important . Vaccinations protect lives.
Rabbits can be vaccinated against myxomatosis from 6 weeks of age and for VHD, anytime berween 10-12 weeks. The UK vaccines are not licensed for use together : The manufacturers advise a 14 day gap."
This is important for all and not just in these areas - a reminder that all bunnies should be vaccinated against both Myxo and VHD. With this weather the biting insects that transmit myxo are out in force. Please don't take a chance.
