Rabbit and Travel Information for District 6 of the American Rabbit Breeders Association |
American Rabbit Breeders Association District 6 representing: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee, and Puerto Rico |
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This web site was updated: Oct. 08, 2008 |
On June 7, 2005, an outbreak of RHD was confirmed near Evansville, Indiana, at a private residence that raises rabbits primarily for sale to reptile owners as a food source. Several rabbits from a flea market in Greenville, Kentucky had recently been purchased and added to this herd. Because of this an investigation has begun in Kentucky. Cindy Wickizer, past ARBA President, is in communication with USDA and will keep us advised as more details are available. At this point I would simply avoid traveling to any rabbit functions in these immediate areas until more information is available. There have been no more recent outbreaks. |
Are you prepared for an emergency? Could you leave in a few hours to be gone for a week? What would you do with all your animals? Read more. |
Sanders Whaley has been/is president of several areal clubs, both all breed and specialty. He has been a Director of the national club for Britannia Petites and the Lionhead club. He served two 2-year terms as the ARBA District 6 Director. He is always willing to answer any questions you may have about rabbits or help you locate a particular breed of rabbit or cavy. He and his wife Becky have traveled many, many miles to rabbit events and can probably recommend an economical motel, good restaurants, or the best route. You may contact the Whaleys at WhaleyB@aol.com |
Keeping your rabbits at a fairly steady temperature will lessen stress on your rabbits this fall. Warm days and cool nights often bring on weepy eyes and nasal discharge. Remember, a rabbit's ideal temperature is 55 degrees. Swings from highs in the low 80s and down to 45 at night are hard for rabbits to handle. Check out the District 6 - Info and Links page for tips on things you can do to keep your rabbit at a more even temperature this fall. |