RABBIT HEMORRHAGIC DISEASE & MYXOMATOSIS

Question 1

40. Official control measures with rabbit flocks diseased of viral hemorrhagic disease

Answer 1

• Movement restriction
• Killing all rabbits
• Prohibited slaughter (not fit for food consumption)
• Disposal of carcasses
  In case of valuable flock
• Kill diseased, vaccinate healthy, closed herd during 6 months

Question 2

PQ - Measures for diseased or suspected of being diseased with Myxomatosis – additional

Answer 2

• Kill of all rabbits
• Disposal of meat and skin, cannot be used for human consumption
• Suspected of being diseased: Possible vaccination with authorization of district vet

Question 3

PQ - Lifting restrictions in case of Myxomatosis – additional question

Answer 3

• 30 days after killing, death or recovery of last diseased animals
• AND after strict disinfection