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The Economic Benefits of the Biological Control of Rabbits in Australia, 1950–2011

Author: 
Cooke B, Chudleigh P, Simpson S, and Saunders G
Journal: 
Australian Economic History Review
Url: 
dx.doi.org/10.1111/aehr.12000

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PestSmart: Planning landscape-scale rabbit control

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http://www.feral.org.au/planning-landscape-scale-rabbit-control/
This report, on the feral.org.au website, aims to develop a balanced regional approach to rabbit control and effectively counter the resurgence in rabbit abundance, by bringing together new ideas on managing rabbits to benefit Australian agriculture, the pastoral industry and biodiversity conservation. The report is available for download from this site. (PDF 950 kB)

Cooke BD (2012). Planning landscape-scale rabbit control. PestSmart Toolkit publication, Invasive Animals Cooperative Research Centre, Canberra, Australia.

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Model code of practice for the humane control of rabbits

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http://www.feral.org.au/model-code-of-practice-for-the-humane-control-of-rabbits/
This this code of practice, on the feral.org.au website, provides information and recommendations to vertebrate pest managers responsible for the control of rabbits. It includes advice on how to choose the most humane, target specific, cost effective and efficacious technique for reducing the negative impact of rabbits. The code is available for download from this site. (PDF 520 kB)

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PestSmart: Glovebox Guide for Managing Rabbits

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http://www.feral.org.au/pestsmart-glovebox-guide-for-managing-rabbits/
This glovebox guide is part of the PestSmart Toolkit for Rabbits, produced by the Invasive Animals CRC. It is designed to provide current information on best practice rabbit management for land managers, pest animal officers and others involved in the management of rabbits. The guide is available for download from this site. (PDF 895 KB)

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ABC Rural News: Rabbits hop back as resistance to viruses increase

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http://www.abc.net.au/rural/news/content/201212/s3651891.htm
Plenty of feed and resistance to control viruses have led to a boom in rabbit numbers. The Invasive Animals Co-operative Research Centre says rabbits now cover two-thirds of the country, threaten vulnerable plant species and cost farmers $200 million a year. (Tuesday, 11/12/2012)

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European rabbit survival and recruitment are linked to epidemiological and environmental conditions in their exotic range

Author: 
Fordham DA, Sinclair RG, Peacock DE, Mutze GJ, Kovaliski J, Cassey P, Capucci L, and Brook BW
Journal: 
Austral Ecology
Url: 
dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1442-9993.2011.02354.x

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PestSmart Factsheet: Fumigation for rabbit control

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http://www.feral.org.au/pestsmart-fumigation-for-rabbit-control/
This factsheet, published by feral.org.au, covers the use of fumigation for controlling rabbits. (November, 2012)

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Science Network WA News: New version of rabbit disease may help reduce numbers

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http://www.snwa.net.au/topics/agriculture/item/1603-new-version-of-rabbit-disease-may-help-reduce-numbers
In a continuing bid to control the problematic rabbit population a new freeze-dried version of the Rabbit Haemorrhagic Disease Virus (RHDV) bait—also known as Rabbit Calicivirus Disease—is set to be released by June 2013, according to developers the Invasive Animals Cooperative Research Centre (CRC). (Friday, 03/08/2012)

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PestSmart Factsheet: Rabbit control: Poison Baiting

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http://www.feral.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/RABFS8_poison_baiting.pdf
This factsheet, published by feral.org.au, outlines the process of applying poison baits for the control of rabbits. It includes information on health and safety considerations and timing of applications. (May 2012)

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PestSmart Factsheet: Rabbit control: Warren and harbour destruction

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http://www.feral.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/RABFS6_warren_ripping.pdf
This factsheet, published by feral.org.au, outlines methods for destroying rabbit warrens and above ground harbours such as logs and woody weeds. (May 2012)

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