Rabbit Viral Haemorrhagic Disease
Rabbit Viral Haemorrhagic Disease (RVHD) goes by many names such as Rabbit Calici Virus (RCV); Rabbit Haemorrhagic Disease (RHD); and Viral Haemorrhagic Disease (VHD), no matter the name it has now found its way into the USA. There have been four confirmed outbreaks of RVHD in the USA. To date, there have been no reported cases in Canada.
If You Suspect RVHD in Canada:
Contact your local veterinarian immediately.
Official APHIS Disease Information:
For The Latest Information:
More Information:
Manual of Diagnostic Tests and Vaccines for Terrestrial Animals
ProMed MailRabbit Hemorrhagic Disease in America
Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease in the US VHD what every rabbit owner in America needs to know.
Animal Health Centre (AHC)Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)
Importing Rabbits into CanadaCompensation Levels for Animals
Disease Control Role of the Private Veterinarian in the Diagnosis of Foreign Animal DiseasesAnimal & Plant Health Inspection Services (APHIS)
Center for Emerging Issues (CEI)
Center for Epidemiology & Animal Health (CEAH)International Society for Infectious Diseases (ISID)
US Department of Agriculture (USDA)
Out Breaks in the USA
| Date | Where | Description |
|---|---|---|
| June 7, 2005 | Indiana, USA | Total rabbit deaths 200 |
| December 13, 2001 | New York, USA | Total rabbit deaths: 8 |
| August 7, 2001 | Utah/Illinoi,s USA, | Total rabbit deaths: 4200 |
| April 7, 2000 | Iowa, USA | Total rabbit deaths: 200 |
