RHD was bad news for the European rabbit industry but good news for Australian farmers, as ten million rabbits were destroyed in the first two months following its release.
Hemorraagia tegi muret Euroopa küülikukasvatajatele, kuid rõõmu Austraalia farmeritele, kuna esimese kahe kuu jooksul pärast selle viiruse vallandamist Austraalias suri seal kümme miljonit küülikut.