October 2025 Update

RHDV testing

Over October, we received submissions from ACT, NSW, VIC, QLD and SA. Sample submissions remain high. We detected positive samples in all states where samples were submitted from.

Domestic rabbit owners in all states are encouraged to remain vigilant with their biosecurity to ensure the safety of the animals:

• Decontaminate hands, shoes and clothing before handling rabbits
• Keep your pet rabbit indoors
• Regularly decontaminate equipment and materials including cages, hutches, bowls etc, with either 10% bleach, 10% sodium hydroxide, or a parvocidal disinfectant such as F10SC or Virkon
• Control insects (especially flies) as much as possible both indoors and outdoors
• Rabbit-proof your backyard to prevent access by wild rabbits
• Limit contact between and handling of unfamiliar pet rabbits

Additionally, pet rabbits should be vaccinated with Filavac® (AVA). Please note that it will take a few weeks for rabbits to build up their immunity following vaccination.