Myxomatosis killing hundreds of Guernsey rabbits and keeping your rabbits safe

Submitted by Steve on 12:17, 20th May, 2026 | 0

Myxomatosis killing hundreds of Guernsey rabbits and keeping your rabbits safe

The GSPCA wants to reinforce their recent message for all rabbits to take great care as Rabbit Haemorraghic Viral Disease (RHVD2) variant 2 are affecting our wild and domestic rabbits again here in Guernsey and a massive surge of rabbits with myxomatosis are being seen with the large numbers of rabbits around Guernsey.

These fatal diseases are a huge risk to unvaccinated rabbits and especially to those in outside enclosures.

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IMPORTANT MESSAGE TO ALL RABBIT OWNERS - Concerns for rabbits with a new version of RHVD2 in UK and France

Submitted by Steve on 14:17, 18th Oct, 2024 | 0

In 2017 the GSPCA confirmed that RHVD2 a disease that can kill both domestic and wild rabbits was present in Guernsey.

The GSPCA have been made aware of a new variant and want all rabbit owners to do all they can to ensure their beloved bunnies are kept safe.

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Free Training Event for Rabbit Owners & those Working With Them by Local Vet & Disinfectant Company to help prevent RHVD2

Submitted by Steve on 14:31, 30th Jun, 2017 | 0

On Tuesday the GSPCA are holding a special training session to help rabbit owners and professionals that may work or care for bunnies due to the outbreak of RHVD2 recently.

The event is open to everyone and free of charge although donations are very much appreciated.

There is no need to book a space but if you could email your name and number and the names of anyone that might join you to [email protected] we can prepare the training room at the GSPCA in advance or please call 01481 257261.

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Update from the States Vet - WARNING TO ALL RABBIT OWNERS - Rabbit Haemorraghic Viral Disease 2 killing rabbits in Guernsey

Submitted by Steve on 14:54, 28th Jun, 2017 | 0

Earlier this week the GSPCA released information about a virus that has killed a number of rabbits in Guernsey called RHVD2 which can be seen by visiting - http://gspca.org.gg/blog/warning-all-rabbit-owners-rabbit-haemorraghic-viral-disease-2-killing-rabbits-guernsey

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