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| '''Rabbit calicivirus (RCD)''' is a virus that causes '''Rabbit Haemorrhagic Disease (RHD)'''. It infects only ]s. It was developed in Australia and deliberately introduced into rabbit populations there in an attempt to control rabbit infestation. | |||
| For more information about the virus's development see '']''. | |||
| == Release in New Zealand == | |||
| In July ], after considering over 800 public submissions, the ] ] decided not to allow 'RCD' to be imported into New Zealand to control rabbit populations. This was backed up in an early August review of the decision by the Director-General of Agriculture. By late August, it was confirmed that RCD/RHD had been deliberately introduced to the ] area of the ]. | |||
| An unsuccessful attempt was made by New Zealand officials to control the spread of the disease. It was, however, being intentionally spread, and several farmers (notably in the ] area) admitted to processing rabbits that had died from the disease in kitchen blenders for further spreading. | |||
| == Effects of the disease == | |||
| The disease targets the ]s of infected animals, leading to ] (DIC). The incubation period is 24 to 48 hours and death occurs 6 to 24 hours from the start of fever. | |||
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