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Was this an option for Australia?

Discussion in 'Environmental Discussion' started by bwilson4web, Sep 29, 2021.

  1. bwilson4web

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    Source: Deadly, Highly-Contagious Rabbit Disease Detected In Minnesota – WCCO | CBS Minnesota

    MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — A deadly and highly-contagious rabbit disease was detected this month for the first time in Minnesota.

    The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources says that two rabbits died suddenly in Ramsey County earlier this month. Samples from their bodies sent to the USDA’s National Veterinary Services Laboratories confirmed they had Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease Virus 2 (RHDV2).

    According to officials, RHDV2 is a highly-contagious virus affecting both domestic and wild rabbits. The pathogen poses no threat to humans, nor are other species known to be susceptible.
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    I remember seeing what rabbits did to Australia. So now I'm wondering if this bug might be a solution ... after screening other species.

    Bob Wilson
     
    #1 bwilson4web, Sep 29, 2021
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    Saw a show on this, or another virus, being considered by Australia. The locals were getting impatient with the evaluations, and got their hands on the virus themselves.

    A planned rabbit poisoning was coming up, which is done with dosed carrots. Before that, undosed carrots are deployed to bring in more rabbits for the main event. The locals treated those undosed carrots with the virus.

    The virus killed many of the critters, but not thoroughly. The delivery method meant some of the virus died on the carrots while sitting under the sun, which may vaccinated some of the rabbits against it when they ingested the dead virus.
     
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    You're story is hilarious! My younger brother literally asked me if this was true! LMAO
     
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    blood thinner still works
     
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    Problem with Warfarin is that it may also kill whatever eats rabbits.
     
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    agreed, but i haven't found another solution. fortunately, we don't have any endangered species around here.
     
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