I'd like to hear how people are operating their meat rabbitries and managing RHDv2 risks. How are you implementing bio security and ensuring their food is safe?
Last summer I found 2 dead rabbits with symptoms similar to RHDv2. I didn't know about RHDv2 and did not notify the state. I assume it's here -- https://www.rhdv2.com/
In regards to these RHDv2 bio sec recommendations:
- Do not to provide clippings as they might be tainted.
- Ensure hay is from an area that is not infected.
- Protect the rabbitry with fine mesh screens to prevents contamination from insects, birds, rodents
The feeding plan was to provide pellets/hay supplemented with clippings from the property.
Rabbit tractors are a no go as you are putting your rabbits into a potentially contaminated area.
Clippings appear to be a no go as well. Possibly tainted by rabbits or carriers like birds, rodents, insects.
My garden is protected against rabbits but not birds or rodents.
I can store a couple bales of hay inside, not sure how to keep multiple outside bales quarantined. Chicken fence perimeter and tarps?
Ideally I'd like to combine with chickens for the Salatin style of "raken" house. Hoop house with rabbit cages on platforms over deep compost. Hens roam everywhere inside cleaning up.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LbmjCN4T19o
How do you ensure the food is safe?
How do you protect against contamination from birds, rodents and insects?
Hoop house? Dirt floor shed? Concrete floor with a sealant? Hanging cages in a 3 sided shed?
Never mind rabbits and go with cavies?