Medgene Labs, a vaccine and immunological services provider based in Brookings, SD, has received emergency use authorization for their experimental Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease Virus 2 (RHDV2) vaccine from the USDA Center for Veterinary Biologics (CVB). VaMedgene Labs is currently working with the USDA and state veterinarians to provide access to Read more…
The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) has confirmed a domestic rabbit from St. Johns County has tested positive for RHDV2. This is the second confirmed case of RHDV-2 in domestic rabbits in Florida. There have been no detections in wild rabbits in the state. The full press Read more…
Minnesota Board of Animal Health confirmed the presence of RHDV2 in two domestic rabbits on September 28, 2021. More information is available here.
On September 15, 2021, The Mississippi Board of Animal Health (MBAH) was notified by the National Veterinary Services Laboratory of a positive finding for Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease virus in a domestic rabbit. The positive case occurred in Rankin County, Mississippi. At this stage, their investigation has not revealed a source Read more…