Vaccine for highly contagious, fatal rabbit disease available in Singapore

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A vaccine for a highly contagious disease that is deadly to rabbits is now available in Singapore.. Read more at straitstimes.com.

A cluster of 11 rabbits infected with rabbit haemorrhagic disease was detected here on Sept 16, and eight of them have died.

It is transmitted between rabbits through direct contact with infected fluids, fur and carcasses. Transmission through insects and objects such as shoes, clothing and equipment has also been recorded. "The spread of the disease has been very limited within the community due to the vigilance of veterinarians and hygiene protocols implemented by stakeholders in the pet rabbit community," said Dr Chang Siow Foong, AVS group director of professional and scientific services.

 

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So it should soon be safe for Bugs Bunny to visit Singapore again soon? Must take good care of our cute fury friends.

So whilst the world has been desperately trying to find a Covid vaccine, Singapore have made a breakthrough in the development of a vaccine for rabbits

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