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Chinese disease

Act quickly: effective protective measures against rabbit hemorrhagic disease in animals

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Rabbit hemorrhagic disease (RHD2)

Rabbit hemorrhagic disease (RHD/RHD2 or RHDV2) is one of the most feared diseases in rabbits. It is highly contagious and can spread through contact, materials, shoes, hands, bedding, food, and insects. This is precisely why one point is crucial for owners: consistent environmental hygiene. Anyone wanting to disinfect their rabbit hutch needs a solution that works in practice – quick, clear, and easy to implement as a routine.

6 advantages of disinfection with AnoKath Medical

  • alcohol-free and pleasant for regular use
  • supports consistent routines instead of sporadic actions
  • ideal for contact surfaces and entry areas
  • facilitates clean handling in everyday stable life
  • useful as a supplement to overall prevention
  • Easily integrated, even when time is short.
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Säure-Basen-Haushalt: Sanfte Unterstützung für das innere Gleichgewicht – für Tiere im Alltag.
Säure-Basen-Ausgleich für Tiere – Ergänzungsprodukt zur Unterstützung
Säure-Basen für Tiere – Unterstützung des Wohlbefindens im Alltag
Säure-Basen-Unterstützung für Hund, Katze und Pferd
Säure-Basen-Ausgleich für Tiere – geeignet für verschiedene Tierarten

Acid-base balance

€39,90 / l

€19,95
€19,95

Rabbit hemorrhagic disease (RHD2/RHDV2): How to protect your rabbitry with clear hygiene and housing management

Rabbit hemorrhagic disease (RHD, especially RHD2/RHDV2) poses a serious risk to rabbit owners. It can progress rapidly and spread very efficiently. Anyone keeping rabbits – whether privately, for breeding, or in foster care – should therefore not rely solely on luck but have a clear prevention plan. In addition to vaccination and herd management, environmental hygiene plays a crucial role: disinfecting rabbit hutches, reducing entry points, and establishing routines.

What is RHD2 – and why is the Chinese disease so contagious?

RHD2 is a virus that can be introduced in many ways. The critical point is that transmission doesn't only occur directly between animals. Indirect routes are frequently the cause: contaminated shoes, clothing, hands, objects, transport boxes, feed and bedding materials, or insects. It is precisely these indirect routes of transmission that make a structured approach to disinfection in cases of rabbit hemorrhagic disease so important.

Typical entry paths: Where do most errors occur?

Many pet owners underestimate the "little things" that can happen every day. Common entry points include:

  • Visit to the barn area of ​​other animal owners, then directly to one's own herd
  • same shoes in the garden, on meadows and in the rabbit area
  • unseparated utensils (buckets, shovels, gloves)
  • Transport boxes that are used "just for a moment".
  • Infrequent cleaning of latches, door handles and work surfaces

The key is not perfection, but consistency.

Prevention in practice: 4 pillars that really help

Veterinary prevention

Veterinary advice regarding vaccination and herd management is the most important element of prevention. If you acquire new animals or suspect RHD2, it is essential to seek professional clarification as early as possible.

Quarantine and inventory management

New rabbits should not be added "directly". Quarantine, separate equipment, and a clear order of care (healthy rabbits first, quarantine area last) significantly reduce risks.

Stable climate and cleaning

A clean, dry barn reduces the pressure from many pathogens and improves the overall environment. Cleaning is always the first step – because disinfection is ineffective on dirty surfaces.

Disinfection as a routine for contact surfaces

This is where a practical hygiene component comes into play: disinfecting contact surfaces. Not every centimeter of stable wall is relevant on a daily basis. What matters are the points you constantly touch or that have frequent contact with materials.

AnoKath Medical in the hygiene plan: Where it provides useful support

AnoKath Medical can support you in maintaining environmental hygiene – especially in areas with high transmission routes and where there are daily contact points. The product is alcohol-free, making it more pleasant for many users in everyday life. In practice, it is frequently used to ensure consistent routine hygiene – precisely what is crucial when dealing with indirect transmission routes.

FAQs

Rabbit hemorrhagic disease (RHD2 / RHDV2) – Disinfection & hygiene measures in rabbit populations

What is RHD2 (Chinese hemorrhagic disease) – and why is disinfection so important?

RHD2 (RHDV2) is a highly relevant viral disease in rabbits/hares. The pathogen is very stable in the environment and can be spread via objects, shoes, clothing, transport boxes, and surfaces . Therefore, a consistent hygiene protocol often determines whether the disease is contained or spreads.

How long can RHDV2 survive in the environment?

Depending on conditions, RHDV2 can survive outside the animal for weeks or even several months (e.g., on surfaces/materials, in dry environments, or protected by organic material). That's precisely why a quick clean isn't enough – you need a routine that reliably breaks the chain of transmission.

What is the correct procedure: cleaning or disinfecting directly?

Always clean first, then disinfect :

  • Remove coarse dirt (feces, bedding, leftover food)
  • Wet cleaning (removing biofilm/deposits)
  • Then disinfect thoroughly – especially hotspots (door handles, shelves, boxes, transport, tools)
    This is how you get the maximum effect from every disinfection and build a professional stable routine.

How can I effectively use AnoKath Medical in RHD2?

AnoKath Medical is suitable as an alcohol-free surface and contact surface routine in rabbit environments: entrance area, handles, work surfaces, transport box (outside/hard surfaces), scales, buckets/tubs (outside), shoe/contact zones.

Which areas are most often overlooked in RHD2 (and thus lead to relapses)?

The typical “hotspots for transmission” are:

  • Shoe/changing area, floor mats, door handles, light switches
  • Transport boxes, boot/storage areas
  • Nets/gloves/tools, feeding and bedding areas
  • Textiles (blankets, towels) – the virus can adhere to these surfaces for longer.

AnoKath Medical is powerful because it allows you to quickly and standardize these contact points into your routine.

What additional hygiene measures are part of proper RHD2 management?

  • Quarantine/separation (especially for new arrivals; consistent zone and material management)
  • Material separation : "clean area" vs. "inventory area", no equipment migration
  • Reduce visitors , clear order for work (healthy → suspicious)
  • Coordinate vaccination and herd management with the veterinarian (hygiene does not replace a protection plan)

AnoKath Medical supports you with a routine disinfection standard that is truly sustainable in everyday life.