Myxoma virus in rabbits (FOI)Myxoma virus in rabbits (FOI)
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10 January 2022.Prepared internally, no external costs.
Request
Do the States of Jersey or any sub-contractors to the government of Jersey use Myxoma virus resulting in Myxomatosis to control the rabbit population in Jersey.
Response
Having consulted with various sections of Infrastructure, Housing and Environment, all have reported that the Myxoma virus is not used by them or any of their sub-contractors to control Jersey's rabbit population.