Topic
Bird Flu
Australia confirms first H5N1 bird flu case in local seabird; dead seal tested By Reuters
Authorities have detected the H5N1 virus in a greater crested tern in South Australia, marking the first time a native bird has been infected on the mainland.
New South Wales becomes third Australian state to confirm H5N1 bird flu
Authorities have detected H5N1 avian influenza in a giant petrel near Hawks Nest, making New South Wales the third state to report the virus. Officials confirm the discovery has not impacted the supply of chicken meat or eggs.