Utah wild rabbits test positive for lethal RHDV-2, hunters urged to handle game carefully
TL;DR
A lethal rabbit virus (RHDV-2) has been detected in Utah’s wild rabbits in Summit and Tooele counties, prompting the Division of Wildlife Resources to urge hunters and outdoor enthusiasts to handle rabbits and carcasses with precautions; the disease is highly infectious to rabbits and hares but not known to affect humans or livestock, and cases in Utah’s wild populations have been rare since 2022.
- A lethal virus has been found among Utah’s wild rabbits. Here’s what to know. The Salt Lake Tribune
- Highly infectious rabbit disease confirmed in Utah: What experts say to look out for ABC4 Utah
- A highly infectious disease has been found in Utah's wild rabbit population again KSL.com
- Rabbit hemorrhagic disease recently confirmed in Summit, Tooele counties Utah Division of Wildlife Resources (.gov)
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