Bunny Buddy
Wise Old Thumper
They are not doing vaccine clinics as they don't have enough footfall. It's frustrating.
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InspectorMorse
Wise Old Thumper
TVS can’t even get the 40 doses atm. Trouble is most Vet Practices are still being told by MSD that Nobivac Myxo RHD Plus covers ALL RHD variants, including the new highly virulent one. I dont think demand for supply of Yurvac is getting through to the corporate chain practices. IME they seem to need a stick of dynamite up the rear end from clients rather than just a kick up it.
It seems that there has been another uptick in cases of RHD deaths in recent weeks. Albeit the majority were unvaccinated or well over-due vaccination.
I am more than a little saddened by the business model of corporate veterinary surgeries. But that’s a discussion to be had elsewhere.
In Sarah’s RHD FB Group someone posted that her Rabbits had just had Yurvac, 4 Rabbits I think. Not sure if they were from single dose supplies.
Bunny Buddy
Wise Old Thumper
Yes, I am not sure from the posts that I have seen if many are using single dose vials. The four vaccinations post was a little concerning re potential for cylap limp type scenario but it needs doing.
My vets have obviously been doing more in the background than was obvious and have negotiated a home visit with a 40 dose vial and, thankfully, not using it as a big bucks opportunity. (It's such a relief, especially after seeing Origin Vets were charging £75 while using a 40 dose vial but that probably reflects a higher fee for the consult time and a calculation for not using the whole vial - but it scared me!)
I hope you get the opportunity to vaccinate soon.
InspectorMorse
Wise Old Thumper
I think post vaccine limp is a real possibility as it’s oil based. Having also seen some dreadful skin reactions to Cylap, including the need for skin grafts, it’s something I will definitely be taking into account. To be honest I am not as stressed about thelack of access to Yurvac as I was about the lack of any RHD Vaccine. Maybe I am in denial.
Have we had any updates on this much awaited announcement from the RWAF that, last I heard, was being cleared via legal advisors before publishing ?
Bunny Buddy
Wise Old Thumper
I haven't seen anything. At least my financial outlay is 1/4 of what I was preparing myself for so I'm less invested in the whys and wherefores.
InspectorMorse
Wise Old Thumper
The ones I know of have been in Lincolnshire, Essex and Devon.
Bunny Buddy
Wise Old Thumper
Do you mean the vaccinations?
InspectorMorse
Wise Old Thumper
No, RHD deaths
three from the same household in Devon all unvaccinated, one in Lincolnshire, possible 2 by now as the other Rabbit was also unvaccinated. One in Essex (vaccinated). All were outdoor Rabbits. The one in Lincolnshire had only been purchased about 10 days ago and was a baby InspectorMorse
Wise Old Thumper
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InspectorMorse
Wise Old Thumper
Hello again friends,
Could I ask a question related to the RHD discussion here? Cream loves her food, and in her very old age and in light of her recent health problems, I am trying to indulge her as much as possible (2-hourly snacks of bananas or kale or carrot ferried to her as she dozes in the sun
). Her absolute favourite is dandelion, and the season for that is underway as you know. Usually I would go foraging on my daily walk and return with a handful, but this year I have so far restricted myself to dandelion from my own garden, as I am afraid of foraging where wild rabbits might have been and from where the new strain of RHD might be picked up. Cream was vaccinated with the usual triple vaccine in December, but not against the new strain. Is my precaution justified? I must say I feel a pang when I pass by all the juicy looking dandelion!
Thanks,
Bhavani
Could I ask a question related to the RHD discussion here? Cream loves her food, and in her very old age and in light of her recent health problems, I am trying to indulge her as much as possible (2-hourly snacks of bananas or kale or carrot ferried to her as she dozes in the sun
). Her absolute favourite is dandelion, and the season for that is underway as you know. Usually I would go foraging on my daily walk and return with a handful, but this year I have so far restricted myself to dandelion from my own garden, as I am afraid of foraging where wild rabbits might have been and from where the new strain of RHD might be picked up. Cream was vaccinated with the usual triple vaccine in December, but not against the new strain. Is my precaution justified? I must say I feel a pang when I pass by all the juicy looking dandelion!Thanks,
Bhavani
InspectorMorse
Wise Old Thumper
Personally with the situation as it is at the moment regarding the new highly virulent strain of RHD I would avoid foraging from areas known to have a wild Rabbit population.Hello again friends,
Could I ask a question related to the RHD discussion here? Cream loves her food, and in her very old age and in light of her recent health problems, I am trying to indulge her as much as possible (2-hourly snacks of bananas or kale or carrot ferried to her as she dozes in the sun
Thanks,
Bhavani
Thank you, good to know I'm not overreacting to the RHD threat!
InspectorMorse
Wise Old Thumper
IVC Evidensia (corporate chain of Vet Practices) are still refusing to recommend adding Yurvac to Rabbit Vaccination Schedule 
Thankfully the clinical lead Vet of the branch I use is able to make the decision for the practice to recommend it. But he still can’t access a supply. I doubt other branches of IVCE will do the same unless the clinical lead of the individual practice happens to be Rabbit savvy and bothers to do their own research.
Thankfully the clinical lead Vet of the branch I use is able to make the decision for the practice to recommend it. But he still can’t access a supply. I doubt other branches of IVCE will do the same unless the clinical lead of the individual practice happens to be Rabbit savvy and bothers to do their own research.
Bunny Buddy
Wise Old Thumper
My vets have managed to get a vial of Yurvac and have arranged a home visit for Sunday 26 April, so my rabbits are all going to be vaccinated that day. I'm bracing myself for the possible side-effects as not comfortable with having all done on the same day but I'm just grateful to have the opportunity to get them vaccinated. It's nearly six years since I lost Alma to RHD2 and it's not an experience I wish to relive.
cottonees
Young Bun
I'm just going to share my experience with this new RHVD2 strain vaccine as there is no reports in the UK and the only side effects are being reported by the manufacturer to vets. My vet got the vaccine in Tuesday and my rabbit had it yesterday 12th April 2025 and he was the first to recieve
Within the first 6 hours of the vaccine my rabbit was fine.
After the initial 6 hours he went downhill
He began to limp and rock towards the side the vaccine had been administered (left shoulderblade) so his front paw and balance on the left side was heavily affected.
He did not eat willingly
He did not poop willingly
He did not drink willingly
His temp was very high and his teeth were pain grinding
I had to give him food I knew he would eat and hay was non existant
He took himself off and was on hyperalert of any sounds as his unwell prey instinct kicked in. He hunched himself over and he seemed to be in a lot of pain overnight. He did not want to be near me and would limp away if I got close.
Fortunately this morning we are over it. I gave him a 15ml dose of critical care at 9am (24 hours after the vaccine) he is now running around normally, pooping, etc.
This is not in the registered effects but I'm posting it here as I was panicking all of last night. My rabbit has come through the other side and I think it's something that should be shared, if this happens in the first 24 hours as all the vet told me was he might get a slight swelling and be a bit lethargic so they are not aware of anything extra than what's coming with the manufacturer notes.
He had 0.5ml, unsure of manufacturer. It was a single top up dose vaccine
He is not due his 3 in 1 until July, vet has been advised to space vaccines 2 weeks apart in case of side effects.
Within the first 6 hours of the vaccine my rabbit was fine.
After the initial 6 hours he went downhill
He began to limp and rock towards the side the vaccine had been administered (left shoulderblade) so his front paw and balance on the left side was heavily affected.
He did not eat willingly
He did not poop willingly
He did not drink willingly
His temp was very high and his teeth were pain grinding
I had to give him food I knew he would eat and hay was non existant
He took himself off and was on hyperalert of any sounds as his unwell prey instinct kicked in. He hunched himself over and he seemed to be in a lot of pain overnight. He did not want to be near me and would limp away if I got close.
Fortunately this morning we are over it. I gave him a 15ml dose of critical care at 9am (24 hours after the vaccine) he is now running around normally, pooping, etc.
This is not in the registered effects but I'm posting it here as I was panicking all of last night. My rabbit has come through the other side and I think it's something that should be shared, if this happens in the first 24 hours as all the vet told me was he might get a slight swelling and be a bit lethargic so they are not aware of anything extra than what's coming with the manufacturer notes.
He had 0.5ml, unsure of manufacturer. It was a single top up dose vaccine
He is not due his 3 in 1 until July, vet has been advised to space vaccines 2 weeks apart in case of side effects.
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InspectorMorse
Wise Old Thumper
I would suggest you inform your Vet about this. It needs to be noted on your Rabbits records. It also needs to be reported . If the Vet won’t report it you can do so yourself. The vaccine is called ‘Yurvac’, you’ll need to obtain the batch number of the dose given from your Vet. Or if you have a vaccine card it should be noted on that. You make the report here
Report a suspected problem with an animal medicine or microchip
Who you should contact if a pet or other animal or human has an unexpected reaction to a veterinary medicine or a problem with a microchip.
cottonees
Young Bun
I'll ask for the vaccine batch number. May I ask why I'm reporting it please? I thought fuzzy just had a bit of a bad reactionI would suggest you inform your Vet about this. It needs to be noted on your Rabbits records. It also needs to be reported . If the Vet won’t report it you can do so yourself. The vaccine is called ‘Yurvac’, you’ll need to obtain the batch number of the dose given from your Vet. Or if you have a vaccine card it should be noted on that. You make the report here
Report a suspected problem with an animal medicine or microchip
Who you should contact if a pet or other animal or human has an unexpected reaction to a veterinary medicine or a problem with a microchip.www.gov.uk
InspectorMorse
Wise Old Thumper
Because adverse reactions need to be recorded once the vaccine is being used in ‘the field’ not just in trials. If a certain reaction is found to happen frequently but was not noted in trials then warning about it need to be added to the vaccine data information sheet. When one of the original RHD Vaccines was licensed many people reported their Rabbits developed a post vaccine limp. But the manufacturers at first refused to include a warning about it on the data info’ sheet. It took over a year of persistent pressure to finally get them to acknowledge the potential problem and to amend the data sheet accordingly. That vaccine was in a mineral oil base too, like Yurvac. So it won’t be surprising to find that a post vaccine limp is a side effect seen in several Rabbits.
Bunny Buddy
Wise Old Thumper
Thank you for your detailed description. It sounds very stressful (for both rabbits and humans). I am having 35 rabbits vaccinated on 27 April and I am dreading it but at least I am forewarned as I have now read several accounts not dissimilar to yours. I think I will take a couple of days' annual leave after the vaccination day to be available for the poor bunnies, quite a few seniors amongst then!
