UPDATE: Rabbit Hemorrhagic disease has been confirmed in New Mexico. Please stay aware of this situation if you frequent wild rabbit habitats or keep domestic rabbits.

If you are a rabbit breeder or owner, or just a citizen who enjoys being outdoors, you need to be aware of this contagious disease. It does not pose a risk to humans, but it poses a great threat to domestic rabbit populations and can be carried on feet, pets, rodents, or even plants from the great outdoors to your indoor pets. For more information, contact Dr. Harwell or click on the post title to visit the Texas Parks & Wildlife page.

Vesicular Stomatitis has already been confirmed in several New Mexico counties bordering Mexico. Livestock owners need to be aware that this disease has reemerged in Texas and Arizona as well. Please keep an eye on your animals and contact your veterinarian immediately if you suspect your animals to be infected. For more information please click on the post title to view weekly situational reports from the USDA.

In 2017, Southwest Veterinary Services applied for a USDA NIFA grant providing financial support to veterinarians serving in need-based areas of the united states, which includes Northern New Mexico Counties.