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Deadly rabbit virus enters southern Alberta: 'This disease is very scary'


Deadly rabbit virus enters southern Alberta: ‘This disease is very scary’
Eloise Therien
© Courtesy: Karli Pansky
While the world continues to grapple with the COVID-19 pandemic, another deadly virus has popped up in one of Alberta s animal populations.
Rabbit owners and veterinarians are expressing concern after a case of rabbit hemorrhagic disease (RHDV2) was identified in Lethbridge in late April.
A letter from Alberta s chief provincial veterinarian explains RHDV2 has been confirmed in pet rabbits in one household in southern Alberta.
The disease is easily transmissible and highly contagious, and has a high mortality rate. Death is common after a short period of illness, and sudden death may occur without any symptoms. ....

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