IncIdence of PasteurellosIs (snuffles) In a rabbIt farm
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2009-11
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TANUVAS
Abstract
Snuffles is a general term describing a group of upper respiratory disease symptoms
common in rabbits. Among the potential causes, the bacterial infection such as Pasteurella multocida,
Bordetella bronchiseptica and Staphylococcus
sp. are more prevalent. It is highly contagious devastating respiratory tract disease which can also
affect the eye, ear and other organs (Hillyer and Quensberry 2004). The disease can be transmitted
by Direct and indirect contact mainly by aerosol
infection. Snuffles in a rabbit farm with higher mortality was investigated to identify the underlying
cause is herewith reported.
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Veterinary Science