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The Bar => The Lounge => Topic started by: Ptarmigan on June 03, 2017, 04:32:52 PM
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Tick-covered rabbit in Seal Cove raises concerns about Lyme disease
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/tick-covered-rabbit-nl-lyme-disease-1.4142763
A photo of a rabbit in Seal Cove has been making the rounds on social media this week, catching the eye of many due to one disturbing detail — the animal is covered in ticks.
The photo has raised concerns about the proliferation of ticks across Newfoundland and Labrador, and the possibility of humans contracting Lyme disease.
But the province's Chief Veterinary Officer Laura Rogers says the public shouldn't be too concerned by the picture.
Rabbits/hares also carry ticks that transmits Louping-ill virus, which is deadly for ptarmigans. It also can infect humans.
Louping-ill
http://www.cfsph.iastate.edu/Factsheets/pdfs/louping_ill.pdf
Louping-ill
http://wildpro.twycrosszoo.org/S/00dis/viral/Louping_ill.htm
Identifying disease reservoirs in complex systems: mountain hares as reservoirs of ticks and louping-ill virus, pathogens of red grouse
http://www.avibirds.com/pdf/M/Moerassneeuwhoen8.pdf
Proof that rabbits are planning to doom and destroy the human race. :mad: :argh: