| Why? Because if you handle a rabbit that is incubating or carrying an infectious disease and then handle another that is not infected, you could effectively spread the disease. | |
| The healthy rabbits are all fairly bright and alert, like these. | |
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The
sick rabbits are sluggish and some have labored breathing.
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One
of the rabbits dies as you are examining it.
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| What do you notice about the rabbit that dies? There is froth exuding from the nares. This is a reflection of pulmonary hemorrhage. | |
| Before you send the samples off, you need a thorough history. What information should you get to help with this investigation? | |
| What happens to the samples now? | |