Question: What is the Incubation Period of RHD
Answer: RHD (rabbit hemorrhagic disease) spreads very quickly, with an incubation period of only 24-48 hours.
The incubation period of a virus is a measure of how quickly illness appears after contact with the virus. In the case of RHD, a rabbit may become ill and die within 1-2 days after exposure to the virus.
It is important to note that a rabbit that is infected with RHD and survives can carry and shed (spread) the virus for a long time -- estimates range up to 6 weeks, maybe longer.