Introduced for the sake of sport, the entry of these rabbits to Australia marked the beginning of an infestation that would continue to plague the ecosystem over 150 years later.

The rabbit slaughter is held up as an example of what happens when humans monkey around with nature. Not only did millions of ...

Tony Armstrong and CSIRO scientist Dr Tanja Strive discuss the introduction of rabbits to Australia, why they are classified ...

There is no specific treatment for myxomatosis, and infected rabbits must be isolated to prevent the spread of the disease. A balanced and nutritious diet is important for maintaining a healthy ...

Rothschild, Miriam, Lecture to Royal Society of Medicine, May 25, 1960 (“The Future of Myxomatosis in Britain”).

Scientists have battled the damaging feral pest for decades with world-leading efforts, but that is set to change.

Vaccination against common viral diseases, such as myxomatosis and rabbit hemorrhagic disease, is crucial. Collaborate with your veterinarian for suitable vaccinations.Regularly monitor rabbits ...

Scientists are researching whether two biological tools used to control Australia's rabbit populations are still working, amid concerns the calicivirus and myxomatosis disease are losing their ...

Islanders with pet rabbits are advised to keep them in cages amid fears about the spread of myxomatosis. The Government of Jersey is concerned an outbreak of the virus could spread from the wild ...

The release of the disease myxomatosis in 1950 finally began to curtail the rabbits’ numbers dramatically. New viruses were also introduced, such as Calicivirus in the 1990s and K5 virus last ...

Australian scientists at the CSIRO released the myxomatosis virus in 1950 and decimated the rabbit population. But the resilient pest adapted and bounced back. Several new viruses have been ...