Mulga saplings are reappearing in Australia's southern arid zone with the decline of the rabbit population. A brief overview of the use of calicivirus for the biological control of rabbits and the possibility of a national release. Describes a vaccine that would immunise rabbits against rabbit calicivirus disease and myxomatosis.
Raptors seem to be paying the price as Australia battles the rabbits.
A very good article on the use of rabbit calicivirus as a biological control agent in Australia. Reports the announcement that the calicivirus release now only needs approval by Australia's states and the New Zealand government. Summarises aspects of the method of release and the continuing debate about the dangers of calicivirus. An editorial on the calicivirus spread and the lessons that Australia could learn. Documents the effectiveness of the calicivirus in killing rabbits and elaborates on some of the consequences of a reduced rabbit population.