Oshara Community Residents – Please be advised after the HOA Board was informed of several dead rabbits and small wildlife found along roads, trails and pathways starting last Thursday April 17th, 2026, State authorities were contacted.
On Monday April 20th, Elizabeth S. VinHatton, MS, MHS, State Public Health Entomologist was onsite to pick up two of the dead rabbits near the Willow Back entrance so that appropriate tests can be conducted, which may take about 1 week. She shared the statement below with the HOA Board:
“We are aware that rabbit hemorrhagic fever is circulating among rabbits in Santa Fe County at this time. It is lethal for rabbits but does not affect people or non-rabbit pets (there is a vaccine available for pet rabbits)”.
ACTION:
The State advised the following if any new dead rabbits are found:
- Keep pets away.
- Recommends Pets be on an active Flea control as fleas on dead animals will jump to any living thing that comes too close to the dead animal.
- Dead rabbits located where people/pets typically may access, it is recommended that the dead rabbit be removed and not left near roads, paths, etc. If a dead rabbit is located near/on homeowners property , to remove:
- Where gloves, long sleeves, long pants (advised).
- Spray self with mosquito spray (prevents flea transfer possibilities).
- Use a shovel with long handle to pick up dead rabbit.
- Use two (double lined) plastic bags to place dead rabbits in. Tie/seal plastic beg. Place in garbage can.
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