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ARBA Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease Policy- Show Catalog Inclusion Statement

**The wording below should be included on the Show Catalogs. For the Most up to date inclusion statement please visit: https://arba.net/arba-rhd-policy/
ARBA members, judges, registrars, transporters, and vendors residing in or traveling by motor vehicle through an area of the country that is part of an active RHD outbreak are discouraged from attending ARBA sanctioned shows in other areas or having contact with other rabbit breeders for 30 days of the last RHD confirmed positive case. Clubs are encouraged to acknowledge the potential need to cancel contracts due to RHD concerns when soliciting contractors to officiate or vend at ARBA sanctioned shows.

• Owners who have experienced RHD infections in their herd are required to report the infection to ARBA and are ineligible to participate in and are discouraged from attending any ARBA sanctioned show/event for a period of 4 months from the last RHD-related death. These owners are strongly encouraged to avoid direct contact with other rabbit breeders / owners during this 4-month period.
• ARBA sanctioned cavy-only specialty shows may be held provided the club’s show rules contain a specific prohibition against rabbits being on the premises of the show site during the sanctioned show. The club must also provide the following awareness in their official show catalog: “Attendees must be aware that although RHD does not infect cavies, the virus may be transmitted even without direct contact with rabbits.  Many cavy breeders also raise rabbits; therefore, robust biosecurity measures must be taken to reduce the risk of transmission of this deadly virus.”  Judges residing in or traveling by motor vehicle through states with active RHD outbreaks are discouraged from officiating, although the ARBA recognizes the contractual agreements are made with the club hosting the show.