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it is caused by flies, fleas and mosquitos. they carry the disease to the rabbits.
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Has a human ever died of myxomatosis?
No. myxomatosis a viral pox specific to rabbits.
Can dogs get myxomatosis?
Dogs and other animals cannot get myxomatosis. Only rabbits can be affected by the virus.
What actors and actresses appeared in Myxomatosis - 1994?
The cast of Myxomatosis - 1994 includes: Martin van Waardenberg as Aas
What actors and actresses appeared in Myxomatosis - 2011?
The cast of Myxomatosis - 2011 includes: Samantha Baines as Victoria Gary McErlane
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
Why was myxomatosis designed to be deliberately disabling?
Myxomatosis was intentionally designed to disable rabbits as a way to control their population. The virus causes severe symptoms, such as swelling, blindness, and ultimately death. It was introduced as a biological control measure to reduce the number of rabbits, which were considered pests in certain regions.
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 humans catch Myxomatosis?
No. To prove this, Dr Fenner inoculated himself with myxomatosis virus which was highly virulent for rabbits. Not a single sign of disease.
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
