RABBIT DISEASES AND CONTROL

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Ear canker and skin mange

Rabbits like every other livestock,are affected by different kinds of diseases some of which affects the Farmer's maximum or expected yield.

Below are common diseases of Rabbits and how it can be controlled.
1. EAR CANKER AND SKIN MANGE(SKIN SORES)
External parasites like mites causes this conditions in Rabbits. With ear canker, the entire ear maybe filled with crusty scabs. It spreads on to the face. Rabbits with ear canker shakes head a great deal.
CONTROL
Dipping diseased animals in acaricide solution

2. COCCIDIOSIS
This is the most common disease in Rabbits. It is caused by protozoa.
SYMPTOMS
• Loss of appetite • Potbelly • Bloody diarrhoea
CONTROL
Use coccidiostat in the Rabbits drinking water

3. MASTITIS
It is a bacterial disease though not common. It occur when there's of the teats which becomes hard and sore.
CONTROL
• Use antibiotics like penicillin.
• Discontinue breeding from such doe

4. CHRONIC RHINITIS (SNUFFLES)
It is a bacterial infection of the respiratory system similar to cold in humans.
SYMPTOMS
• Sneezing • Runny nose • Noisy breathing • Wet and matted fur on the face and inside the front legs because it uses its front legs to clean its face and nose.

CONTROL
• Use prescribed antibiotics
• Dispose recovered animals

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