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Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease Cause for Rabbit Mortality

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SANTA FE, NM – The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish (Department) and the New Mexico Livestock Board report that Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease Virus type 2 (RHDV-2) is the cause for recent rabbit deaths in both wild jackrabbit and cottontail populations as well as in domestic rabbit production facilities. RHDV-2 is highly contagious among rabbits; however, it is not known to be transmissible to humans or pets. RHDV-2 is from a different viral family from the corona virus and is not related to COVID-19.

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Daily Update, Thursday, June 27, 2024

329 Views    Ground efforts hindered by severe weather conditions Interactive property map updates available for Village of Ruidoso. Property access status updates are available,

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