Pasteurellosis and eimeriosis- worldwide problems in the rabbit farms: A review

Abstract

There are different reasons for the emerging problems in the rabbitries not only globally, but also in Bulgaria, where the main problem is the economic instability. The high cost of veterinary products and poor veterinary care lead to difficult maintaining of the rabbitries. This leads to restriction of the prophylaxis and emergence of different diseases, which further the costs of the rabbitries owners. The aim of this article is to present main characteristics of two of the current and economically important diseases in the rabbits, namely pasteurellosis and eimeriosis (coccidiosis).

Keywords

• infection
• pasteurella multocida
• eimeria stiedae