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Myxomatosis vaccinations

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rineyroo

Mama Doe
I took Horris for his myxi today and apparently now it has to be done every six months. Is this something every vet is now doing or is it because I live in a high risk area (East Devon)? Also Horris now has spurs on his teeth :'(
 
rineyroo said:
I took Horris for his myxi today and apparently now it has to be done every six months. Is this something every vet is now doing or is it because I live in a high risk area (East Devon)? Also Horris now has spurs on his teeth :'(
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Its been recommended as every 6 months for years now ;)
 
I was told 6 months because Hamphire is high risk. The vet said that cos he's an indoor bunny 'he wouldn't mind if we didn't respond to the 6 month reminder' . I think I will get him done every 6 months tho as he does go out on the balcony.
 
Unless you can guarantee your house is fly free then indoor bunnies are at risk too :(
 
I've been told 12 months as I'm in a low risk area and have house bunnies.. o_O

"Protection is simple, through vaccination. Experts recommend vaccinating healthy rabbits over six weeks of age, with those rabbits at particular risk receiving a booster vaccination at six monthly intervals to maintain optimal protection."
 
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I live in Hampshire and have 2 indoor buns and my vet stated 6 monthly vaccinations without a doubt. Even if the vet gave me the option I wouldn't put them at risk x
 
Well, I trust my vet and the manufacturers even say that they need a booster every 6 months if in a high risk area, so I'm satisfied I am doing the right thing.
 
Thanks for that extra info, I was going to ge Bertie refreshed at 6 months anyway, but I'm surprised by the vets advice now. He's a realy good bunny savvy vet too :shock:
 
My vet told me that the information that he recieved was contradictory. The vaccine-makers said 'rabbits need to be vaccinated with this vaccine every year. This vaccine is effective for 6 months'. My vet says that he sees more and more vaccinated rabbits coming down with myxi, and so EVEN THOUGH I AM NOT IN A HIGH RISK AREA he recommends every 6 months. My rabbits will certainly be vaccinated every 6 months from now on.
 
The intervet website says:

In the present state of knowledge no firm recommendation for revaccination frequency can be made but it is suggested that animals should be revaccinated annually in May/June just prior to the myxomatosis season as most myxomatosis in Britain occurs in late summer, autumn and early winter months. Where there is high risk of myxomatosis infection revaccination every six months is suggested.
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So how do you know if you're in a high risk area? Is it your vet's say-so?
 
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