Hasenpest in Woringen: Caution! Picking is also possible for pets!

Hasenpest in Woringen: Caution! Picking is also possible for pets!

Woringen, Deutschland - in Woringen, in the Unterallgäu, an alarming case of Hasenpest, also known as Tularemia, was demonstrated! On November 4, 2024, a died hare was found, the illness of which was confirmed by a specialized institute. This highly contagious bacterial disease caused by the bacterium francisella tulensis, not only for rabbits, but also for dogs, cats and even people is a serious threat!

The transmission is usually done through direct contact with infected animals, which is a risk, especially when hunting rabbits. Dogs and cats can also be infected when they eat dead animals. The hunting association warns urgently: Different rabbits should never be touched! Dogs should be kept on a leash when walking, especially in fields where the infected animals can no longer show any escape instinct and can be easily caught.

precautionary measures and reporting obligation

Andreas Ruepp, the chairman of the State Hunting Association Bayern district group Memmingen e.V., emphasizes that free -time cats who are only traveling in the village are less at risk. Nevertheless, cat owners should be particularly careful on the outskirts and observe their animals on symptoms such as fever, lymph node swelling and emaciation. Animal carcass found must be reported immediately to the responsible tenant or the police in order to record a possible illness. In Germany, according to § 7 of the Infection Protection Act, there is a reporting obligation for the pathogen Francisella Tularensis!