Where did VHD originate from?

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Azraelm

Wise Old Thumper

• Sep 29, 2006

• #1

i know Myxi was obviously introduced to kill off the wild rabbit population, what is VHD's origins please?

Is it a naturally occuring disease??

 

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lynda_m

Warren Veteran

• Sep 29, 2006

• #2

I think Australia?

Although i'm probably horribly wrong :lol: :lol:

 

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hunnybun

Mama Doe

• Sep 29, 2006

• #3

http://www.cs.cf.ac.uk/Rabbits/Vhdntk.html

It first occurred in 1992 in the UK having migrated from China where originated in 1984.

 

Happy Hopping

Wise Old Thumper

• Sep 29, 2006

• #4

I know where VHS originates, is that the same thing? :lol:

 

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hunnybun

Mama Doe

• Sep 29, 2006

• #5

VHD in Dunfermline area just now

 

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maxxev

Mama Doe

• Sep 29, 2006

• #6

exactly why do rabbits younger than 8-10 weeks have immunity to VHD?