Utah Confirms 2 Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease Cases in Wild Rabbits

2 articles · Updated · Salt Lake Tribune · Jun 23

Two wild rabbits in Summit and Tooele counties tested positive for rabbit hemorrhagic disease after dying, prompting Utah wildlife officials to confirm the virus in the state’s wild population.
Utah’s Division of Wildlife Resources said the disease is lethal and urged hunters and other people outdoors to take precautions when handling or encountering rabbits.
A black-tailed jackrabbit found dead in Tooele County’s west desert was among the confirmed cases, underscoring the risk to wild rabbit populations beyond a single location.

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