Rabbit & Cavy News

I recently heard that those rabbit breeders attending the 2007 ARBA Convention in Michigan, will need to have interstate health certificates for rabbits entering the state for exhibition. 

Here is the link to read more:

Michigan Rabbit Regulations

Now, after hearing this, I naturally though the cost of getting these was going to prevent our family from attending the convention, but my vet, here in southern Wisconsin, said it isn’t too expensive - one certificate costs about $8.75 and lists 5 rabbits.  My vet said he’d charge either an hourly rate to come to my barn to inspect all our convention-bound rabbits for their certificates, or I could save $$$ by bringing them into his office for a total office ‘exam’ charge of approximately $35-$45. 

This breaks down into a couple of bucks per rabbit, so it won’t be as bad as I thought. 

I have heard from other breeders in other states that they won’t have it as easy as I do - some will cost upwards of $15 per rabbit, and some vets that are willing to issue these certificates are not located close enough to easily obtain certificates.

Not sure how all this will play into our upcoming ARBA Convention.  I’ve heard it is really nothing to worry about.  I just think that having the knowledge ahead of time help with planning…….