RHDV1-K5 Wild Rabbit Control Program
A wild rabbit control program is scheduled for the Greater Sydney Local Government Areas, including the Central Coast, in early March 2025 and will include the release of Rabbit Haemorrhagic Disease Virus (RHDV1-K5), a rabbit calicivirus K5 strain.
The RHDV1-K5 release date is: First week of March 2025.
This notification is to allow veterinarians time to inform clients of the need to vaccinate pet rabbits as all rabbits, including pet rabbits can be affected.
For best protection rabbits should be vaccinated prior to 1 March 2025.