ISSN 2398-2969      

Epizootic rabbit enteropathy

Clapis

Synonym(s): ERE, Mucoid enteritis, Mucoid enteropathy, ME


Epizootic rabbit enteropathy

Despite having been around for decades, this condition remains confusing and is still not fully understood. Enteropathy refers to any condition affecting the intestines. There are several types of enteropathy, but the most common type that seems to affect rabbits is referred to as epizootic rabbit enteropathy (ERE).

The stomach and small intestines in rabbits with ERE often become distended with gas and fluid as seen in this x-ray
©Glen Cousquer

What is ERE?

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What rabbits are commonly affected?

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