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10/03/2022
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26/02/2022
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Do you know that you can prevent your rabbits from dying? Ye, many farmers are not aware of rabbit vaccination. This has led to high death rate of rabbits a farmer experience. So, today I will take you through rabbit vaccination programmes.
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Your rabbit, like any other family pet, should be vaccinated by a licensed veterinarian. Rabbit immunizations will protect them from the fatal and highly contagious calicivirus.
So, here are rabbit vaccination programmes you should follow.
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โข First Vaccination - 4 weeks
โข Second Vaccination - 8 weeks
โข Third Vaccination - 12 weeks
โข Fourth Vaccination - After every 6 months after the third vaccination
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โข 1st Vaccine - 2 weeks after maturity
โข 2nd Vaccine - 4 weeks
โข 3rd Vaccine - Every 6 months after the 2nd vaccine
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Rabbits require immunizations to protect them from myxomatosis, Rabbit (Viral) Hemorrhagic Disease (R(V)HD), and a strain of R(V)HD known as R(V)HD2, both of which are fatal to rabbits and give them great suffering. Let's look at each one separately.
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Myxomatosis is a virus spread by blood-sucking insects including fleas, mites, and mosquitoes that is common in wild rabbits in the United Kingdom. It can also be spread by sick rabbits coming into touch with each other, as well as contaminated objects or the environment, such as bedding, hutches, grass, feed bowls, carriers, clothing, and shoes.
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Symptoms can emerge up to 14 days after the infection. Puffy swellings around the cheeks, ears, and/or eyes are early indications that can lead to blindness. Swellings in the a**s and/or ge****ls are also possible. This frequently develops into a high fever, making eating and drinking difficult. Myxomatosis can sometimes be more severe, resulting in numerous lumps.
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It is a viral hemorrhagic disease that affects rabbits.
Rabbit is a type of rabbit that lives in (Viral) Hemorrhagic Disease is common in wild rabbits in the United Kingdom. It causes a high fever, internal hemorrhage, and liver illness, and it's quite dangerous. Rabbits under the age of six weeks are not affected by the sickness, while older rabbits get severe symptoms. It spreads by rabbit-to-rabbit contact, infected objects or settings, and insects, just like myxomatosis. The disease, however, is virtually invariably fatal.
Pet rabbits with this disease are frequently found dead with blood-stained fluid in their mouths and noses, or there may be no obvious signs at all, with the cause of death being determined only after a post-mortem examination. Because there is no effective cure, immunization is required.
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R(V)HD2 was first discovered in France in 2010 and has been confirmed in the UK since 2013, with confirmed cases seen all throughout the country. Although R(V)HD2 has a lower mortality rate than R(V)HD, rapid death is often the only symptom.
It spreads in the same way that R(V)HD1 does, although it can afflict rabbits of all ages. There is no specific therapy for this infection, and while some rabbits can recover from it, it is often fatal. Vaccination is so necessary.
Vaccinate all your rabbits to prevent infections that can be fatal.
Unfortunately, because many diseases have no effective therapies, immunizations are necessary. You can get a variety of immunizations for your rabbits, including:
Vaccines that protect against myxomatosis and R(V)HD on a yearly basis are available. Rabbits can be vaccinated against this when they're five weeks old, however R(V)HD2 protection requires a different vaccination. This vaccine can be given to rabbits as young as 10 weeks old.
A yearly vaccination that protects against myxomatosis, R(V)HD1 and R(V)HD2 in one dose is available and can be given to children as young as five weeks old. If your rabbit has already been vaccinated against myxomatosis but not R(V)HD2, this new vaccination may not be appropriate.
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Remember the following guidelines to keep your rabbit healthy and happy:
Boosters should be given on a regular basis throughout your rabbit's life; consult your veterinarian for more information.
Insect control may help to lower the risk of infection. Use insect-proof screens to keep flies and mosquitoes at bay. Ensure that your home and all pets are flea-free, as suggested by your veterinarian. Rabbits can be infected by fleas from cats and dogs.
Using a rabbit-safe disinfectant, clean and disinfect your bunnies' enclosure and any areas they access on a regular basis. Bedding and litter should be changed on a regular basis. Never use housing or bedding from any rabbits who may have been infected with these diseases.
Contact with infected domestic rabbits and any wild rabbits should be avoided. Allow your rabbits no access to any areas where they have previously been.
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15/02/2022
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Are you looking forward to becoming a rabbit farmer? Or do you want to expand your rabbit farm by incorporating new profitable rabbit breeds for meat? Then today, Chat Rabbit is here to give you in-depth information about rabbit breeds for meat.
Today you will get to learn about top rabbit breeds for meat. So, without taking much of your time. Here are the rabbit breeds you need to rear to be a successful rabbit farmer.
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Most cuniculture farmers intend to keep rabbits for meat purposes. But which are the best breeds for meat purposes?
Note: Not all rabbits are best for meats. Continue reading to learn more
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Our first rabbit breed is New Zealand. This rabbit originates from California, U.S.A. after rabbit farmers imported rabbits from New Zealand. Thus, leading to its name. This breed is famous for meat but also is good for fur.
Currently, there are four color types of the New Zealand rabbit. They include;
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โข Black
โข Broken
โข Red
However, many farmers are conversant with the New Zealand White, suitable for commercial rabbit meat production. The New Zealand rabbit breedโs maturity weight is between 4 to 6 Kgs. This will give you much more income if you are a commercial rabbit farmer. Also, a female New Zealand rabbit can give birth to 1-14 kits at once.
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Also called California, White George West first bred it in California in 1920. George came about this breed by crossing a Himalayan and a Chinchilla. He then crossed the offspring of these two with a New Zealand White.
A California has pink eyes, a short neck, and is muscular. This breed is best for meat as it gains a maturity weight of between 4 to 5 kilograms. As a farmer, it will give you the best results as it gives birth to eight to twelve kits.
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The Flemish Giant is a breed whose origin is Ghent, Belgium. Its name portrays its body structure as weighty and has long ears. Even though its first breed is from Belgium, current Flemish Giant breeds are from the United Kingdom.
This rabbit breed is available in different colors: white, sandy, fawn, steel gray, light gray, blue, and black. Additionally, it is best for meat, thus the best when you want or is venturing into cuniculture.
Flemish giants can reach a maximum weight of ten kilograms, but most range between 5-6 kilograms.
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Therefore, if you want to increase rabbit meat production or rear rabbit for meat, you should go for New Zealand, California, or Flemish Giant. Share this piece with other aspiring rabbit farmers and practicing rabbit farmers.
In our next post, we will talk about other rabbit breeds. Be sure to visit Chat Rabbit to get new information on rabbit farming. Thanks for your time.
05/02/2022
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