Experts are warning a popular bio-control measure to manage pests, should only be used when rabbits AREN'T breeding.

Latest research shows critters under 10-weeks-old are resistant to rabbit hemorrhagic disease virus, and their immunity could be passed to offspring.

Rural Editor Sophie Clarke caught up with New South Wales Department of Primary Industries research scientist Patrick Taggart - who says landholders need to get the timing right, or risk losing the valuable tool. 

Experts are warning a popular bio-control measure to manage pests, should only be used when rabbits AREN'T breeding.
Latest research shows critters under 10-weeks-old are resistant to rabbit hemorrhagic disease virus, and their immunity could be passed to offspring.
Rural Editor Sophie Clarke caught up with New South Wales Department of Primary Industries research scientist Patrick Taggart - who says landholders need to get the timing right, or risk losing the valuable tool.&nbsp;

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