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Island rabbit owners should take precautions following suspected cases of fatal virus
Friday, October 31, 2025
The Province is encouraging rabbit owners in the mid-Vancouver Island area to take extra care after several wild rabbits were found dead in Cedar, showing symptoms of rabbit hemorrhagic disease.