Saturday, November 16, 2024
Friday, July 26, 2024
Lex Anteinternet: Saturday, July 26, 1924. Camping and plowing.
Wednesday, June 26, 2024
Going Feral: Report dead wild rabbits to Game and Fish
Report dead wild rabbits to Game and Fish
Report dead wild rabbits to Game and Fish
Wyomingites are being asked to keep a lookout for dead rabbits in their yards, rural property and other outdoor areas. The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is collecting wild rabbit carcasses for Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease Virus2 testing, known as RHDV2. While not found in Wyoming yet, the disease has been identified in neighboring states. Testing rabbits is key to monitoring the disease spread.
RHDV2 is a fatal disease of rabbits and hares. An estimated 35-50% of infected wild rabbits succumb to the disease.
Samantha Allen, Game and Fish state wildlife veterinarian, said all of Wyoming’s rabbits and hares are susceptible — that includes game and nongame species like cottontail rabbits, jack rabbits and potentially, pygmy rabbits. Domestic rabbits are also at risk; however, other domestic pets and livestock are not at risk from the disease.
The first indication of RHDV2 infection in rabbits is dead animals.
“Any rabbit could become infected with the disease - so it could be a cottontail living in your yard or the one you see while hiking,” said Allen. “Please report any dead rabbits you find. Testing these carcasses is the only way to know if the disease is in Wyoming.”
The disease has been confirmed in California, Nevada, Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, Utah and Colorado.
RHDV2 does not pose a threat to humans, but rabbits carry other diseases which can — like tularemia and plague. The public is advised not to touch or pick up any dead wild rabbits. Rather, note the location and call the Game and Fish Wildlife Health Lab at (307) 745-5865 or the nearest regional office. Game and Fish personnel will evaluate the situation, and make plans to collect the rabbit.
Friday, June 21, 2024
Lex Anteinternet: Wednesday, June 21, 1944. Ox Cart on Saipan.
Sunday, May 12, 2024
Lex Anteinternet: The dog.
The dog.
He hunted all this past fall with me and then a few weeks ago fell ill. Aggressive cancer. Now he's gone.
The past year plus has really been horrific for me in all sorts of ways. Surgery twice, stress to the limit, being ill every day. Two family deaths back to back, and now this. I don't know why these things happen.
I've carried on throughout it, but I can hardly write this due to the tears in my eyes for the dog.
Thursday, April 18, 2024
Lex Anteinternet: Satuday, April 18, 1914. Cover Art.
Saturday, April 6, 2024
Four in hand.
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Friday, February 23, 2024
Blog Mirror: George Singleton wrote that 'hog-killing time' was a community event
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
Wednesday, September 20, 2023
Lex Anteinternet: Working outdoors
Working outdoors
Tuesday, September 19, 2023
Lex Anteinternet: Economics of Farming with Horses
Economics of Farming with Horses
Wednesday, September 13, 2023
Going Feral: Fishing season is over, and hunting season has begun.
Fishing season is over, and hunting season has begun.
Sunday, August 27, 2023
Thursday, August 17, 2023
Sunday, July 23, 2023
Lex Anteinternet: Sunday Evening. . . drinking a beer before dinner. . . watching the dog, watch a rabbit. The way life was supposed to be.
Friday, July 21, 2023
Lex Anteinternet: Saturday, July 21, 1923. A Cow.
Monday, July 10, 2023
Lex Anteinternet: Saturday, July 10, 1943. Seaborne landings on Sicily.
Friday, June 30, 2023
Lex Anteinternet: The Steer. 1942.
Monday, June 19, 2023
Lex Anteinternet: Monday at the Bar: The best of both worlds: Rodeo and law live side by side in the life of CNFR competitor
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