RHD Deceased in Lake County FL

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‼️FLORIDA - RHDV2 confirmed at single premise in Lake County FL “On December 30, 2020, The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) was notified of a single premise that had rabbit mortality and tested positive for Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease Virus Type 2 (RHDV-2). The premise was cleaned and disinfected, and the investigation is ongoing. The source of the virus has not yet been determined and there are no other confirmed or suspect cases in Florida at this time.” “ Genetic sequencing of the RHDV-2 from the single positive case in Florida indicate this virus matches those identified in rabbits in the Southwest United States.”