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Calici helps threatened plains mouse
The spread of the Calici virus (RHDV) has been cited as a contributor to the recovery of the native Plains Mouse (pseudomys australis). Katherine Tuft,... Continue reading→
Calici virus K5 confirmed in all mainland States
The release of RHDV1-K5 across Australia has been hailed an early success, with wild rabbit deaths due to the virus now confirmed in all mainland... Continue reading→
K5 spreads in Victoria
Feral rabbits are beginning to die from RHDV1-K5 in Victoria, following the release of the virus at trial sites. Rabbits with the K5 calici strain... Continue reading→
Those Wild Rabbits – Unique new book
Rabbit Free Australia is a proud sponsor of a unique book about rabbits, and rabbit research, in Australia. ‘Those Wild Rabbits – How They Shaped Australia’,... Continue reading→
First confirmed case of K5
CSIRO have confirmed the first death of a wild rabbit due to the K5 strain of RHDV1. For more information, see the ABC News story. Continue reading→
Landline explains – RHDV
Greg Mutze (PIRSA researcher) explains the different variants of RHDV and how the release of RHDV1-K5 is managed. See the Landline interview with Prue Adams... Continue reading→
Call to support research
With so much happening at present regarding rabbit control, RFA has issued a timely reminder of the importance of strong, ongoing scientific effort. See the... Continue reading→
High hopes for wild rabbit control
PIRSA, NRM and Landcare groups across South Australia are part of a national release of the RHDV1-K5 virus and there are high hopes it will... Continue reading→
Prepare now for RHDV1 K5
Landholders and pet rabbit owners alike are being urged to prepare for the March, 2017 release of the K5 strain of RHDV1 (calici virus), at... Continue reading→
Rabbits raid $1million of lettuces
A family of feral bunnies can eat $1 million worth of lettuce in a year, and that is why producers in the Lockyer Valley are... Continue reading→
PhD opportunity. Ferals and Food Webs.
Can controlling rabbits control feral cats? The University of Tasmania is offering research opportunities in Tasmania, South Australia and New Zealand. For more information see... Continue reading→
Predator Free NZ
Plans have been announced for New Zealand to be predator free by 2050. The initial targets will be rats, possums and stoats. The news has... Continue reading→