Clinical presentation, treatment and management of some rabbit
Date
2012Author
Aleri, J W
Abuom, T O
Kitaa, J M
Kipyegon, A N
Mulei, Charles M
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ArticleLanguage
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A retrospective study carried from records at the Small Animal Clinic, University of Nairobi
between the years 1999 to 2010 to investigate the occurrence of rabbit conditions /diseases found a total
presented were noted with the highest incidence of 54% in the year 2010. The incidence of infectious
conditions were ear canker 36% (18/50), gastrointestinal conditions 22% (11/50), pneumonia 12% (6/50)
and skin conditions at 6% (3/50). Single cases of Ehrlichiosis, vaginal prolapse and Vitamin E / selenium
conditions. The distribution of the diseases by breed was New Zealand White 40% (20/50), California
White 20% (10/50), crosses 24% (12/50), Dutch 10% (5/50), and Kenya White 6% (3/50). More female cases
were noted relative to males at 78% (39/50) and 22% (11/50), respectively. A similar prevalence was also
observed as per the age group where the adults were more than the kittens (baby rabbits). The mortality
rate of the cases was 26% (13/50). Pneumonia had the highest case fatality rate at 83% (5/6) followed by
ear canker, intestinal coccidiosis and pneumonia were the most prevalent conditions affecting rabbits in
Nairobi, Kenya....
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Citation
Bull. Anim. Hlth. Prod. Afr (2012) 60. 149 - 152Publisher
Department of Clinical Studies, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Nairobi