Archive for January, 2006
« Previous EntriesFungal and Parasitic Diease of Rabbits
Tuesday, January 31st, 2006Fungal Disease Ringworm: Ringworm is a relatively uncommon fungal disease in rabbits. It is caused by an agent similar to the one that causes athlete’s foot in people. It is transmitted easily by direct contact with fungal spores on haircoats, bedding and soil. It most commonly affects juvenile rabbits and susceptible adults, usually causing multiple [...]
The Crusades II
Tuesday, January 31st, 2006The Crusades were extremely bloody, and many were not very well managed. Crusaders often ravaged the towns they went through and slaughtered Jews. Many medieval citizens hated them. But soldiers often joined because the Roman-Catholic Church promised their sins would be forgiven, so many people joined the fighting Crusader armies. This is a picture of [...]
Bacterial Disease of Rabbits
Monday, January 30th, 2006Pasteurellosis: The bacterium, Pasteurella multocida, is the major infectious agent of rabbits. It is most often transmitted among chronically infected does and their litters or between breeding males and females. The bacteria most often reside in the nose, lungs and eye membranes, but can spread to other areas of the body. Pasteurellosis of rabbits may [...]
Housing for Rabbits
Sunday, January 29th, 2006Rabbits can be housed indoors or outdoors. Indoor rabbits should be confined to a suitable enclosure when their activity cannot be adequately supervised. A roomy wire cage with at least one-half of the floor’s surface area covered with Plexiglas or washable towels is recommended. The Plexiglas or towels provide relief from constant and continual contact [...]
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