Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease. Into RHD Prevention

Did you know that up to 90% of rabbits infected with RHD can die?

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Rabbit haemorrhagic disease

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The most common form of rabbit haemorrhagic disease is hyperacute, which is characterized by sudden death without any clinical signs.

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The definitive diagnosis of the subacute or chronic form is very limited, since detection of the virus is usually through liver samples.

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Cases of RHD have been reported in indoor rabbits. The most common routes of transmission on these occasions are: footwear, clothing or even contaminated non-commercial food.

 

After being detected in France for the first time in 2010, the RHDV2 variant spread to other leporid species and other countries, such as Spain, Italy, Portugal, United Kingdom, Germany, Australia, Canada, United States, Mexico, Japan and South Africa.

 

First cases of RHDV2 reported in each country

Discover the latest news and become an expert in the prevention of rabbit haemorrhagic disease

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Disease

New challenges in rabbit protection: Highly virulent RHDV2 strains

Highly virulent strains of rabbit haemorrhagic disease pose a major challenge due to their high mortality rates, making it necessary to vaccinate rabbits with vaccines specifically indicated for these strains.

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Diagnostic

How can Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease be diagnosed in the absence of evident clinical signs?

The diagnosis of Rabbit Haemorrhagic Disease (RHD) can represent a significant challenge for clinical veterinarians, as in most cases, it manifests as sudden death without the presence of specific clinical signs. Due to this presentation, laboratory diagnosis becomes crucial for the correct detection of the virus.

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Clinical cases

Rabbit haemorrhagic disease (RHD) symptoms, when should we suspect?

Rabbit haemorrhagic disease (RHD) is a viral disease characterised by high morbidity and mortality. Most strains are so virulent that infected rabbits typically die without exhibiting RHD clinical signs.