How to report rabbit numbers, disease and dead rabbits-In preparation for the release of RHDV1 K5, landholders and the community are being asked to lend a hand in developing baseline information about rabbit populations before the release, and […]
Rollout of RHDV1 K5 in Australia: information guide-This booklet provides information on rabbit biocontrol in Australia and the RHD Boost project. It outlines how to get involved in the proposed release of RHDV1 K5 and where you can get further information.
Proposed release for new rabbit virus-The national release of RHDV1-K5 is now likely to take place in Spring 2016 or Autumn 2017 pending outcomes of approvals, consultation and further scientific advice.
Community led integrated rabbit management-Michael Reid, National Rabbit Facilitator, talks about the importance of community-led integrated rabbit management to protect productive landscapes.
Rabbit haemorrhagic disease (RHD) boost project-Video about the potential in Australia of a new strain of RHD (rabbit haemorrhagic disease) virus, otherwise known as calicivirus, to manage rabbit populations.
Fumigation with phostoxin for rabbit control-Video demonstrating the process of fumigation with phostoxin for rabbit control. Aspects such as equipment needed and process are covered.
Help boost Australia’s rabbit biocontrol action-Landholders, farmers, community groups, councils and everyone across the country has been invited to express their interest to participate in the final stages of the research to support the release of K5.
RHDV1 K5: What about my pet rabbit?-The currently registered vaccine is likely to continue to protect pet rabbits against this disease after release of K5
Boosting Rabbit Control-Creating healthier landscapes by boosting rabbit control in Australia
What is RHD Boost?-RHD Boost is a national project involving the roll out of a new naturally occurring overseas strain of rabbit calicivirus called RHD K5
CABI: Invasive Species Compendium-Online encyclopaedic resource that draws together scientific information on all aspects of invasive species (plant and animal) worldwide
Glovebox Guide for Managing Rabbits-Current information on best practice rabbit management for land managers, pest animal officers and others involved in the management of rabbits
Warren and harbour destruction-Introduction A strategic rabbit control program that features warren and harbour destruction is the most cost-effective way to reduce rabbit populations and prevent ongoing damage, particularly when applied over large, […]
Poison baiting for rabbit control-Introduction Poison baiting is often a logical first step in an integrated program of rabbit management. However, if used alone, baiting provides only short-term control and is therefore best used as a means […]
Rabbit legislation in Australia-Introduction Wild European rabbits are one of Australia’s most widely distributed and abundant pest animal species. They cause severe damage to the natural environment as well as to agricultural production […]
Economic and environmental impacts of rabbits in Australia-Introduction The European rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus) is a serious environmental and agricultural pest throughout Australia. Rabbits can have considerable impacts on farm productivity and native ecosystems, leading to financial loss and environmental devastation1. The community […]
Using RHDV for rabbit control-Introduction Rabbit haemorrhagic disease (RHD), previously known as calicivirus or rabbit calicivirus disease (RCD), has been highly effective in reducing rabbit populations across most of Australia. The virus that causes […]
Rabbit – humaneness matrix-Matrix showing the relative humaneness of rabbit control methods. The ‘humaneness’ of a pest animal control method refers to the overall welfare impact that the method has on an individual […]
European rabbits in Australia-Biology & ecology Wild European rabbits typically have grey-brown back fur and a white-grey belly. Colour varies from sandy light brown, to ginger, black, and occasionally, white. Rabbits are characterised […]
Competition and land degradation by rabbits – Threat Abatement Plan-This threat abatement plan (TAP) establishes a national framework to guide and coordinate Australia?s response to the impacts of rabbits on biodiversity. It identifies the research, management and other actions […]
Monitoring techniques for vertebrate pests – Rabbits-The purpose of this manual is to provide details of the techniques available for monitoring rabbits in australia. By providing a step-by-step description of each technique, it will be possible […]
Vertebrate Pesticides: An Australian Guide-This project has produced a publication containing relevant information on all the currently registered vertebrate pesticides in Australia
Rabbit Resurgence: Minimising Future Economic and Biodiversity Losses-Demonstrations of effective ways of combating rabbits would not only enable land managers to be better prepared to handle problems in the mallee but would also provide advance information for managers in adjoining areas where rabbits could increase in the future.
Benefits of Rabbit Biocontrol in Australia-EUROPEAN RABBITS (Oryctolagus cuniculus) are a severe continental-scale threat to Australia’s globally important biodiversity and agriculture. The extreme sensitivity of many native plant species to rabbit damage – as few […]
Planning landscape-scale rabbit control-Covers important factors to consider in developing community-based rabbit control programs within the framework of natural resource management boards and their equivalents
The economic impacts of vertebrate pests in Australia.-Invasive animal pests have a wide variety of impacts on the economy, the environment and society. There is considerable information on these impacts for individual cases and regions, and McLeod […]
Assessing invasive animals in Australia 2008-Invasive animals cause enormous damage to Australia’s economy, environment and society. Assessing Invasive Animals in Australia 2008 presents, for the first time, consistent national information on the distribution and abundance […]
Counting the cost: impact of invasive animals in Australia, 2004-Feral animals cost Australia in excess of $720 million per year. They cause catastrophic damage and threaten our landscape, agriculture and industries. This report estimates the economic, environmental and social […]