Rabbit numbers highest in the region for 20 years

By Stephanie van Eyk
Updated December 14 2017 - 10:24am, first published 10:23am
Take action: The RHDV K5 strain of calicivirus, that was released earlier this year, has had mixed results in the Northern Tablelands area. Landowners are being encouraged to rip and fumigate warrens now. Photo: NT LLS.
Take action: The RHDV K5 strain of calicivirus, that was released earlier this year, has had mixed results in the Northern Tablelands area. Landowners are being encouraged to rip and fumigate warrens now. Photo: NT LLS.

Good spring rain and mild conditions have helped rabbit numbers across the district explode to highs not seen for 20 years.

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