UMaine Extension and DACF to offer free rabbit health webinar

University of Maine Cooperative Extension and Maine Department of Agriculture, Forestry, and Conservation are offering a “Rabbit Health Care for Producers” webinar at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, March 26.

This webinar is for breeders and raisers seeking information on rabbit health care. Veterinarian Matt Ford of Southern Maine Hospital for Small Mammals will share information on the detection, treatment and prevention of infectious diseases for domesticated rabbits including coccidia, E. cuniculi and rabbit hemorrhagic disease. Also covered are approved drugs and withdrawal times to help inform meat producers. Come with questions for a discussion period at the end of the webinar.

The event is free, however registration is required to receive the webinar link. For more information and to register, visit the event webpage at https://extension.umaine.edu/livestock/event/rabbit-health-care-for-producers. For more information or to request a reasonable accommodation, contact Sue Baez at 207-667-8212 or sue.baez@maine.edu.