I know some of you have rabbits privately and also rescue rabbits. And I have checked out the info on myxi and VHD infection routes. But I was wondering in real terms what the risk is to bunnies if a person is in contact with pre quarentine bunnies and their own vaccinated bunnies?
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Infections between rabbits
- Thread starter AmberUK
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Myxi is spread by blood sucking insects, e.g. mossies and fleas. You touching a rabbit incubating myxy and then your own rabbit is very unlikely to transfer it.
VHD on the other hand is much more contagious. It can survive for several months on clothing etc.
If you ask your vet/contact the vaccine manufacturers they'll be able to give you a % on the chance of a vaccinated rabbit catching them.
Tam
VHD on the other hand is much more contagious. It can survive for several months on clothing etc.
If you ask your vet/contact the vaccine manufacturers they'll be able to give you a % on the chance of a vaccinated rabbit catching them.
Tam
