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I'm not sure, it was dark! And bloody cold. Ask Headcase.
Just back from shooting steel in the Mackenzie Country. Talking to the station owner it is fast becoming evident that the virus release is a complete failure except the Nelson area where a different strain was used. Rabbit numbers are not reducing and there is very little evidence of the virus having any effect at all. This is not working and a complete waste of time. Keep shooting them guys.
It appears that what I said earlier is coming true. 40 % isn't enough of a kill to have any effect at all. New born and young rabbits are born with an immunity to disease the blood tests we did after the release in our area back in the late 90's confirmed that. One sure thing is that a concerted effort using poison and shooting will be a definite way to help control rabbits. Who knows the powers to be may decide to bring back Pest Destruction Boards, doing a full circle.