Protecting Domestic Rabbits against Myxomatosis in Australia and the Problems Associated with It past and Present
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A brief history of the introduction of Shape's fibroma virus into the Australian rabbit scene, outlining some of the emotions generated and some of their causes is given. Immunisation of rabbits against myxomatosis using Shape's fibroma is still banned in Australia except in approved scientific'institutions. The arguments leading to this ban are examined and rejected. Options for future protection of domestic rabbits against myxomatosis are considered.
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