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2023

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Rabbit Haemorrhagic Disease is prevalently spreading in which country?
A
USA
B
UK
C
New Zealand
D
Russia
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -In Australia and New Zealand, where the rabbit is considered an important agricultural pest, as well as a major threat to the endemic wildlife flora and fauna [17, 18], rabbit haemorrhagic disease virus (RHDV) was soon considered as an agent for rabbit control [19].

Detailed explanation-2: -There are several strains of rabbit calicivirus (also known as Rabbit Haemorrhagic Disease Virus (RHDV)) in New Zealand: RHDV1 is widespread. RHDV1 K5 was introduced here in March 2018 (to control wild rabbits). RHDV2 was detected in wild rabbit samples collected in 2017.

Detailed explanation-3: -CFIA’s response to an occurrence of rabbit haemorrhagic disease in Canada. RHD is considered to be present in Canada due to its occurrence in feral populations.

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