Do Rescue® Disinfectants kill Rabbit hemorrhagic disease virus (RHDV-2)?

RHDv-2 belongs to the Caliciviridae family of viruses.  Rescue®  Concentrate and RTU/Wipes have a label claim against Feline Calicivirus, which also belongs to the Caliciviridae family. Rescue also has demonstrated efficacy against a range of other hard-to-kill non-enveloped viruses. For this reason, we would expect efficacy against RHDv-2 as well.

For the Rescue Concentrate we recommend the 1:16 dilution with a 5-minute contact time, and with the Rescue Ready-to-Use or Wipes, we recommend a 5-minute contact time (amount of time the solution should remain visibly wet on the surface in order to guarantee disinfection).

Below is a guidance document from the House Rabbit Society which provides recommendations for shelters and rescue facilities in light of emerging RHDv-2. The guideline includes Rescue as an appropriate disinfectant for use against RHDv-2. Please see below for the full document:

You may also find these resources useful:

• Cleaning and Disinfection Protocol for Non-Enveloped Viruses
• Rescue Concentrate Claim Sheet
• Rescue Ready-to-Use Liquid Claim Sheet
• Rescue Wipes Claim Sheet
• Understand the importance of disinfectants and how they impact your patients and staff: Virox Learning
• Cleaning and Disinfection Protocol for Cages and Kennels
• Cleaning and Disinfection Protocol for Exam Rooms
• Keep It Clean Brochure- Infection Control and Biosecurity in Veterinary Medicine
• Guidelines for Standards of Care in Animal Shelters

Video: How to use Rescue Concentrate

Video: How to use Rescue Ready to Use Liquid