DON'T RISK IT: Owners of pet rabbits are being advised to have them vaccinated against a new strain of the calicivirus. Picture: Pat Scala
LAKE Macquarie rabbit owners are being encouraged to take precautions to protect their pet rabbits from a new virus strain, which is set to be released across the country this month.
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A new strain of rabbit calicivirus, RHDV1K5 will be released across 226 sites in NSW, including in Lake Macquarie and nearby local government areas.
Council’s acting manager of waste, environment and rangers, Derek Poulton, is reminding owners of pet rabbits to have them vaccinated before the virus is released.
“To help prevent domestic rabbits from becoming infected pet owners should consult their vet and follow vaccination recommendations,” Mr Poulton said.
The release of the virus is part of the state’s rabbit control program.
