Both domestic and wild rabbits are at risk. Infected animals could experience loss of appetite, lethargy, high fever, seizures, bleeding, jaundice, difficulty breathing and sudden death.

If you see a dead wild rabbit and the cause of death isn't apparent, report it to the wildlife helpline at 866-318-2401 or email wildlifehelpline@ncwildlife.org.

How domestic rabbits become feral in the wild Date: July 12, 2024 Source: Texas A&M University Summary: After sequencing the genomes of nearly 300 rabbits from Europe, South America, and Oceania ...

Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease Virus Type 2—or RHDV2—is a viral disease that’s fatal to both domestic and wild rabbits. The latest strain was first detected in a jackrabbit in Palm Springs ...

Domestic rabbit owners who have questions about this disease should contact their veterinarians, who in turn should immediately report suspected cases of RHD to the Pennsylvania Department of ...

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 confirmation marks the first time the deadly disease has been confirmed in a wild rabbit in Oregon. It was first detected in domestic rabbits in Milwaukie, Oregon on March 14.

Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease is a highly-contagious viral disease. TPWD says it can affect both domestic and wild rabbits, including hares, jackrabbits and cottontails. It is nearly always fatal.

Please report rabbit mortalities to track the virus's presence and movement. Call 1-800-347-7028 or visit https://oda.direct/RHD to report domestic or wild rabbits suspected to have died from RHDV2.

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% ...

NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – New Mexico Department of Game and Fish officials say a disease is to blame for recent wild rabbit deaths. The department began testing carcasses after receiving a high number ...