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]]>A deadly virus targeting domestic and wild rabbits has been detected for the first time in Los Angeles County, public health officials said.
Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease (RHDV2) was found in wild rabbits in Littlerock in the Antelope Valley and Juniper Hills in the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health announced on Aug 4.
The disease was detected in Palm Springs in May, later spreading to San Bernardino, Orange and San Diego counties, state wildlife officials said.
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It had shown up in Mexico, and New Mexico, Colorado, Arizona and Texas before being found in a black-tailed jackrabbit carcass submitted from private property near Palm Springs in May — its first sighting in California.
RHDV2 is not related to the novel coronavirus and does not affect humans or animals other than the lagomorph species, which includes all wild and domestic rabbits, hares and pikas.
Wildlife officials consider it a threat to local ecosystems due to its expected impact on predator species. Decreased wild rabbit populations will likely drive coyotes and raccoons into urban areas in search of food.
Owners of domestic rabbits are concerned about the virus because it carries a 90% mortality rate, and deaths are sudden and violent.
“Infected rabbits and jackrabbits may exhibit no symptoms leading up to their sudden death, or may suffer from fever, swelling, internal bleeding and liver necrosis,” a statement from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife said.
All rabbit owners and veterinarians are being urged to learn about the virus and how to protect rabbits. A vaccine has been developed, and domestic rabbit owners are encouraged to contact their veterinarian for more information. A list of Southland veterinarians offering the vaccine can be found at www.larabbits.org/articles/rhdv2.
Officials have issued the following guidelines for those who own domestic rabbits or who come into contact with wild hares:
- House rabbits should remain inside at all times to minimize potential contact;
- Any sick or dead rabbits should be reported to state wildlife officials (https://wildlife.ca.gov/Conservation/Laboratories/Wildlife-Investigations/Monitoring/Mortality-Report) and should NOT be touched;
- Any unusual illness or sudden rabbit deaths should be reported to your veterinarian immediately;
- The virus is highly contagious, and can be spread by direct contact with infected animals and/or their urine/feces; can also be spread on contaminated objects, insects, etc., therefore good hygiene practices are necessary
- i.e. wash hands thoroughly before and after handling rabbits, thorough disinfection, leave shoes outside, insect control, etc.
- Know your hay/feed sources and if they are near areas affected by the outbreak;
- Keep dogs on a leash when outside so they don’t interact with wild rabbits; consider having dogs wear booties when outside, or wash their paws before they come inside. Keep dogs and rabbits in separate areas of your home.
The California Department of Food and Agriculture issued a quarantine on May 12 in which “No rabbit, hare, or their product (meat, pelts, hides, carcasses, etc.) or equipment used to process rabbits may enter California from states or counties where RHD has been diagnosed within the previous year.”
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]]>A lethal virus that affects both domestic and wild rabbits has been discovered in California for the first time, wildlife officials in the Golden State announced this week.
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW), in a statement on Wednesday, said a case of Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease Virus Serotype 2, or RHDV2, has been confirmed in a black-tailed jackrabbit carcass found near Palm Springs in early May.
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Wildlife experts are now concerned the virus could “significantly impact wild rabbit populations,” namely those already considered at risk, such as the endangered riparian brush rabbit “and those with limited distribution in the state, such as the pygmy rabbit,” the wildlife department said.
“Unfortunately, we may also see impacts to species that depend on rabbits for food, as rabbits are a common prey species for many predators,” said CDFW Senior Wildlife Veterinarian Deana Clifford, in a statement.
Though the virus does not affect humans, it is nearly always deadly to rabbits as there is no vaccine for this particular strain of the virus in the U.S. RHDV2 was only detected in North America in recent years; feral rabbits on Vancouver Island, Canada, tested positive for it in February 2018, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Domestic and wild rabbits alike can be affected by the virus.
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“Many times, the only signs of the disease are sudden death and blood stained noses caused by internal bleeding. Infected rabbits may also develop a fever, be hesitant to eat, or show respiratory or nervous [system] signs,” as per the federal agency.
The virus is “very resistant to extreme temperatures,” according to the USDA, which notes it typically spreads through “direct contact or exposure to an infected rabbit’s excretions or blood.”
“The virus can also survive and spread from carcasses, food, water and any contaminated materials. People can spread the virus indirectly by carrying it on their clothing and shoes,” it added.
Keeping germs and viruses away from pet rabbits is the only way to prevent the spread of the disease.
“Domestic rabbit owners should practice good biosecurity measures to protect their animals from this disease, such as washing hands before and after working with rabbits, not sharing equipment with other owners and keeping their rabbits isolated from wild or feral rabbits,” California wildlife officials advised while reminding hunters to “take precautions to prevent spreading the virus, such as wearing gloves when field dressing rabbits, washing hands and burying remains onsite so that scavengers cannot spread the virus.”
“The virus is hardy and can remain viable on meat, fur, clothing and equipment for a very long time, making it easily transmissible to other areas,” they added.
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The news comes after a case of RHDV2 was confirmed in a rabbit in Las Vegas, prompting the Nevada Society of Prevention of Cruelty to Animals to temporarily halt rabbit adoptions.
Cases of the lethal virus have also been confirmed in both domestic and wild rabbits in other states such as New Mexico, Colorado, Arizona, Texas, as per wildlife officials.
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