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Myxomatosis (sometimes shortened to "myxi" or "myxo") is a disease which affects rabbits. It is caused by the Myxoma virus. First observed in Uruguay in the late 1800s. It was introduced illegally to Egypt in 1842 and as a result spread to the rest of Africa. It was deliberately introduced into Australia in 1950 in an attempt to control rabbit infestation and population there; see rabbits in Australia. It was also deliberately introduced in the UK to try and reduce the rabbit population after World War II.
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Who created myxomatosis?
Myxomatosis was created by Australian scientists Frank Fenner and Mervyn Edwardes in the 1950s. They developed the disease as a biological control method to reduce the population of European rabbits, which were causing significant ecological damage in Australia. The virus used in the myxomatosis outbreak is derived from the Myxoma virus, originally found in South American rabbits.
When was mechanical kneading introduced?
The practice was introduced in the 1920s and had gained widespread acceptance by the 1950s
What iconic bus was introduced in London in the 1950s?
The Routemaster
What musical term was introduced by Alan Freed in the 1950s?
Rock and roll
Was the television introduced in the nineteenth century?
No, the television was developed and introduced to the commercial market in the 1940s and 1950s, about halfway into the twentieth century.
When and where was the first bikini introduced to the us?
It was first worn in the 1950s by.hen971
The European control of Africa came to an end in the 1950s and 1960s?
The European control of Africa came to an end in the 1950s and 1960s. true or false
What painting medium introduced in the 1950s has challenged the supremacy of oil painting?
Acrylic paint
Is the rabbit-proof fence in Australia still intact?
Following the introduction of Myxomatosis to control rabbits in the 1950s, the importance of the Rabbit Proof Fence diminished. so it is probably not being looked after any longer.
When was operating system introduced?
I assume you mean "When was the first operating system introduced?" Seems to be in the 1950s. See the link below for a very detailed page.
How did farmers get rid of rabbits in Australia?
Farmers in Australia historically dealt with rabbit infestations through various methods, including trapping, shooting, and poisoning. The introduction of the myxoma virus in the 1950s was a significant biological control measure, drastically reducing rabbit populations. Additionally, the use of feral cats and foxes helped control their numbers. However, rabbits remain a persistent problem due to their rapid reproduction and adaptability.
What were health concerns in the 1950s?
Polio was a huge concern as well as tonsillitis and venereal disease.
