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There is vaccine available against myxomatosis, this can be given from 6 weeks of age and a booster vaccine should be given every 6 months to a year (depending on how common the disease is where you live). In the UK a combined vaccine containing myxomatosis and viral haemorrhagic disease has just been launched. Both of these diseases are usually fatal to rabbits and so vaccination is highly recommended. It is even recommended that indoor rabbits are vaccinated as both of these diseases are spread by flies and fleas (which obviously can bite indoor rabbits as well as outdoor ones).
What else can I help you with?
Has a human ever died of myxomatosis?
No. myxomatosis a viral pox specific to rabbits.
Who discovered myxomatosis?
Myxomatosis was first discovered in Uruguay in the early 20th century by researchers who were studying the disease in rabbits. The virus responsible for myxomatosis was identified by French scientist Maurice Arthus in 1904.
What actors and actresses appeared in Myxomatosis - 1994?
The cast of Myxomatosis - 1994 includes: Martin van Waardenberg as Aas
How do you treat Myxomatosis in rabbits?
Myxomatosis cannot be treated, it is a disease which kills painfully and so it is usually kinder to euthanase the animal
What actors and actresses appeared in Myxomatosis - 2011?
The cast of Myxomatosis - 2011 includes: Samantha Baines as Victoria Gary McErlane
How do you stop myxomatosis?
u cant
At what age can a rabbit catch myxomatosis?
There is no particular age to when a rabbit can catch myxomatosis. Both young and old rabbits are susceptible to catching the virus.
Can you reuse a rabbit cage after the rabbits have died of myxomatosis?
There shouldn't be a problem with reusing the cage because any future rabbits that go in the cage should be vaccinated against myxomatosis. All pet rabbits who live in areas where there's myxomatosis should be vaccinated. The vaccine is the only way to protect your rabbit against myxomatosis. Myxomatosis is spread by mosquitos and fleas: there's really no way to keep these away from your rabbit (even netting and screens aren't very effective).
What is the disease used to erredicate rabbits?
Myxomatosis
Can rabbits with myxomatosis be killed for consumption?
Yes
Why do the outbreak of myxomatosis affect the no. of deers?
cause it did
Can Myxomatosis still be present in rabbit hutch and garden area despite cleaning with jayes fluid?
Myxomatosis is spread mainly by fleas and mosquitos, so it doesn't matter how much you clean and disinfect: so long as fleas or mosquitos can get in, myxomatosis can get in. Because fleas and mosquitos can basically get in everywhere, it's recommended that people who have pet rabbits and live in an area where there's myxomatosis -- like the UK -- have their rabbits immunized (shots). Myxomatosis is not a risk everywhere: pet rabbits in Canada, for instance, do not need shots.
