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Abe Maddison and Robyn Wuth

Backyards become frontline for nation's bird flu fight

One state's authorities are promoting measures to help limit the spread of the H5 bird flu strain. (Dave Hunt/AAP PHOTOS)

Backyards have become Australia's new frontline against a fast‑moving bird flu outbreak.

Pet and poultry owners have been urged to take precautions to protect their beloved domestic animals as the national tally of confirmed or presumed bird flu cases climbs to 231.

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