There is a short article about Free Range Eggs compared to Pastured Eggs
http://tinyurl.com/FarmMktPasturedEggs
The website is about a Farmers Market in San
Francisco, one of their new vendors, Shelly Mcmahon of Shelly's
Garden, produces eggs with pastured chickens.
The article starts about the middle of the page.
This might give you ideas about
your own flock of heritage chickens on your farm. Or you might think
about diversifying your current poultry or rabbit farm.
Have a
good day!
Franco Rios
http://www.rabbitgeek.com
Sunday, May 16, 2010
Thursday, May 6, 2010
Rare Breed 2009 Working
Rare breed list 2009 working copy has been uploaded to the rare breed rabbits group file area as a PDF file. This file ranks all the ARBA Rabbit breeds
http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/rarebreedrabbits/files/
Here is the short version
#1 is most rare, #16 less rare
09 Rank - Breeds - 2006 Rank
1 - Blanc de Hotot - 3
2 - Angora, Giant - 2
3 - Beveren - 7
4 - Cinnamon - 8
5 - American - 1
6 - Angora, Satin - 4
7 - Chinchilla, Giant - 5
8 - Lilac - 11
9 - Silver - 14
10 - American Sable - 10
11 - Belgian Hare - 9
12 - Chinchilla, American - 6
13 - Rhinelander - 15
14 - Creme d'Argent - 12
15 - Silver Fox - 13
16 - Palomino
*Chinchilla, Standard was #16,
is now #17 and off Rare Breed List
Palominos have joined the list.
I took the ARBA Convention entries for the last five years, took the average and
sorted the list.
I took the ARBA Registration number for the last five years, took the average and sorted the list.
I took the rankings and ran the average of the rankings to make up the new list.
Since the Rare Breed Rabbit List started on the rare breed group, I present the data and the list for discussion on RareBreedRabbits group before posting on the Rabbitgeek website.
Please join the Rare Breed Rabbit group for discussion of the proposed new list
http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/rarebreedrabbits/
Have a good day!
Franco Rios
http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/rarebreedrabbits/files/
Here is the short version
#1 is most rare, #16 less rare
09 Rank - Breeds - 2006 Rank
1 - Blanc de Hotot - 3
2 - Angora, Giant - 2
3 - Beveren - 7
4 - Cinnamon - 8
5 - American - 1
6 - Angora, Satin - 4
7 - Chinchilla, Giant - 5
8 - Lilac - 11
9 - Silver - 14
10 - American Sable - 10
11 - Belgian Hare - 9
12 - Chinchilla, American - 6
13 - Rhinelander - 15
14 - Creme d'Argent - 12
15 - Silver Fox - 13
16 - Palomino
*Chinchilla, Standard was #16,
is now #17 and off Rare Breed List
Palominos have joined the list.
I took the ARBA Convention entries for the last five years, took the average and
sorted the list.
I took the ARBA Registration number for the last five years, took the average and sorted the list.
I took the rankings and ran the average of the rankings to make up the new list.
Since the Rare Breed Rabbit List started on the rare breed group, I present the data and the list for discussion on RareBreedRabbits group before posting on the Rabbitgeek website.
Please join the Rare Breed Rabbit group for discussion of the proposed new list
http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/rarebreedrabbits/
Have a good day!
Franco Rios
Sunday, May 2, 2010
RVHD NOTIFICATION: Minnesota Outbreak of RVHD
[Forum_Rabbit_Health] RVHD NOTIFICATION: Minnesota Outbreak of RVHD
*forwarded messaage*
...
From:
Pamela Alley
...
Today we were notified of a small occurrence (25 rabbits) of Rabbit Viral Hemorrhagic Disease (RVHD) in Pine County, MINNESOTA. All rabbits on the premises have died or been euthanized, and at this time there is no further known spread. However, as this 'index premises' was one which collected rabbits from multiple sources, we do not know the initial source of the disease.
Should you panic? NO! While frightening in its tenacity and ease of transmission, this disease can be managed and limited in spread by common precautions. It should never be treated lightly or disregarded.
We STRONGLY encourage those in Minnesota and the surrounding area to think carefully about any unexplained deaths in their herds and to take the appropriate steps for accurate diagnosis should symptoms and signs indicate any possibility of RVHD. If you have any doubts, contact your State Veterinarian for assistance-- or contact the Rabbit Industry Council at 530-534-7390 or email: RIC@cncnet.com **Please see further details at the end of this email!!**
We also STRONGLY encourage all shows and exhibitors to use an appropriate disinfectant (see below) on all coops, carpets, and equipment. If you are uncertain of your herd health status, please stay home until you get it straightened out.
A PDF with all this information is available at
http://www.showbunny.com/RVHD/InfoSheet_06-13-05.pdf
While the document is not yet updated to the current outbreak as yet (pending further, more detailed information) , it is accurate and highly useful regarding prevention, management, and reporting of this deadly disease.
*****CURRENT OUTBREAK INFORMATION* ****
On 4-22-10, a report was made to the OIE which noted that beginning in early February of 2010, rabbits at a facility in PINE COUNTY, MINNESOTA which collected rabbits for use as food at a wildlife rehabilitation center began to die at a startling rate, with 20 dying initially. This was thought to be due to feed contamination, but as further rabbits brought onto the property also died rapidly without clinical disease, a sample was submitted to a private laboratory for analysis.
WE CANNOT PRAISE THIS FACILITY ENOUGH FOR TAKING THIS STEP! It is vital that we all investigate unexpected deaths, especially multiple deaths, with diligence and care.
The sample was suspected to be positive for RVHD and further testing was done by the Foreign Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory and found to be definitively positive on enzyme-linked immunoassay testing for Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease Virus. The property was then thoroughly decontaminated and any remaining rabbits euthanized. Free ranging rabbits in the area are being trapped and surveilled for signs of the disease. (While native species are not susceptible, it is not known if there are feral domestics in the area.)
As of this point in time, this is the limited information we have. We're working on re-establishing contacts within USDA/APHIS to be able to bring you more and more detailed information as soon as possible.
************ ********* ****
*****RVHD IMPORTANT INFORMATION* *****
Symptoms and Forms of the Disease:
The disease seems to appear in three ways; the first and most common is called PERACUTE and is simply a dead rabbit in the cage from one visit to the next.
The ACUTE form is represented by a lethargic, depressed, off-feed animal that dies in the space of 1-2 days, shows incoordination and signs of pain before death, and may show clear or bloodstained nasal froth or discharge. A temperature of 105-106 degrees F may be present upon initial examination.
A small number (<5%)>
*forwarded messaage*
...
From:
Pamela Alley
...
Today we were notified of a small occurrence (25 rabbits) of Rabbit Viral Hemorrhagic Disease (RVHD) in Pine County, MINNESOTA. All rabbits on the premises have died or been euthanized, and at this time there is no further known spread. However, as this 'index premises' was one which collected rabbits from multiple sources, we do not know the initial source of the disease.
Should you panic? NO! While frightening in its tenacity and ease of transmission, this disease can be managed and limited in spread by common precautions. It should never be treated lightly or disregarded.
We STRONGLY encourage those in Minnesota and the surrounding area to think carefully about any unexplained deaths in their herds and to take the appropriate steps for accurate diagnosis should symptoms and signs indicate any possibility of RVHD. If you have any doubts, contact your State Veterinarian for assistance-- or contact the Rabbit Industry Council at 530-534-7390 or email: RIC@cncnet.com
We also STRONGLY encourage all shows and exhibitors to use an appropriate disinfectant (see below) on all coops, carpets, and equipment. If you are uncertain of your herd health status, please stay home until you get it straightened out.
A PDF with all this information is available at
http://www.showbunny.com/RVHD/InfoSheet_06-13-05.pdf
While the document is not yet updated to the current outbreak as yet (pending further, more detailed information) , it is accurate and highly useful regarding prevention, management, and reporting of this deadly disease.
*****CURRENT OUTBREAK INFORMATION* ****
On 4-22-10, a report was made to the OIE which noted that beginning in early February of 2010, rabbits at a facility in PINE COUNTY, MINNESOTA which collected rabbits for use as food at a wildlife rehabilitation center began to die at a startling rate, with 20 dying initially. This was thought to be due to feed contamination, but as further rabbits brought onto the property also died rapidly without clinical disease, a sample was submitted to a private laboratory for analysis.
WE CANNOT PRAISE THIS FACILITY ENOUGH FOR TAKING THIS STEP! It is vital that we all investigate unexpected deaths, especially multiple deaths, with diligence and care.
The sample was suspected to be positive for RVHD and further testing was done by the Foreign Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory and found to be definitively positive on enzyme-linked immunoassay testing for Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease Virus. The property was then thoroughly decontaminated and any remaining rabbits euthanized. Free ranging rabbits in the area are being trapped and surveilled for signs of the disease. (While native species are not susceptible, it is not known if there are feral domestics in the area.)
As of this point in time, this is the limited information we have. We're working on re-establishing contacts within USDA/APHIS to be able to bring you more and more detailed information as soon as possible.
************ ********* ****
*****RVHD IMPORTANT INFORMATION* *****
Symptoms and Forms of the Disease:
The disease seems to appear in three ways; the first and most common is called PERACUTE and is simply a dead rabbit in the cage from one visit to the next.
The ACUTE form is represented by a lethargic, depressed, off-feed animal that dies in the space of 1-2 days, shows incoordination and signs of pain before death, and may show clear or bloodstained nasal froth or discharge. A temperature of 105-106 degrees F may be present upon initial examination.
A small number (<5%)>
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