old rooster Posted August 21, 2006 Report Share Posted August 21, 2006 Just listening to the morning news and apparently some unfortunate farmer has died from "Rabbit Flu" Got to admit that I didn't even know it existed. Just goes to show; you've got to be careful out there !!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldrick Posted August 21, 2006 Report Share Posted August 21, 2006 http://www.timesonline.co.uk/article/0,,2-2321743,00.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pin Posted August 21, 2006 Report Share Posted August 21, 2006 Rabbit flu isn't a new thing, its been around for ages. I can remember my rabbit having it when I was a kid. Nothing to be concerned about, simply aim at your chosen rabbit but rather than dispaching smartly observe for a few moments. If it has a little rabbity pack of kleenex there, or it sneezes, don't shoot it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old rooster Posted August 21, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2006 The odd thing is that it is more prevalent in cats (according to the article) 10% in rabbits 75% in cats so why no deaths from moggy owners ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pin Posted August 21, 2006 Report Share Posted August 21, 2006 From the sounds of things this was an extreme case which was misdiagnosed. I can see it being a complete pain in the **** to tell the difference between regular flu (if there is such a thing) and this rare flu. If I was a doctor and a farmer came in presenting flu symptoms I would be concerned, they are a hardy breed and don't tend to like doctors or going to see them unless its really important. Hindsight is a wonderful thing though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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