No indication of myxomatosis outbreak, say experts

THERE are no signs that the killer disease myxomatosis is on the increase among Ireland’s rabbit population.

Wildlife observers gave the assurances yesterday as a flare-up of the virus was confirmed in Britain, following recent severe flooding and the current spell of humid weather.

Des Crofton, director of the National Association of Regional Game Councils, said there was nonoticeable increase of myxomatosis in Ireland.