Two domestic rabbits that died recently in Lane County, Ore., had rabbit hemorrhagic disease virus type 2, a deadly disease that can spread rapidly among the rabbit population, the Oregon Department of Agriculture warns.
The confirmation comes about a week after seven domestic rabbits living in Multnomah County also died because of RHDV2.
Rabbit hemorrhagic disease causes sudden death in rabbits and spreads through direct contact between infected and susceptible live rabbits or exposure to contaminated materials (carcasses, pelts, food, water, and forage, etc.) Birds, rodents, flies, predators, and scavengers can spread the virus via their feet, fur or feathers, or feces without becoming infected themselves....MORE
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