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A suspected bird flu case has now been found in NSW. Here’s what that means

A suspected case of H5 bird flu has been detected in a giant petrel found near Hawks Nest on the mid-north coast of New South Wales, marking the first time the virus has turned up in a wild bird in the state.

The Conversation

Wider spread fears as bird flu emerges in third state

A deadly strain of avian flu detected for the first time in NSW has prompted authorities to ramp up surveillance and industry containment measures.

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'Bloody shock': H5 bird flu case suspected in Hunter

It marks an unwelcome first for NSW.

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NSW records first suspected case of deadly H5 bird flu as virus reaches Australia’s east coast

Migratory giant petrel discovered near Hawks Nest north of Newcastle infected with H5. Testing under way to determine if it’s highly pathogenic H5N1 strain

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Americans were told bird flu caused soaring egg prices, then an investigation uncovered these text messages from US egg producers - here's what we know so far

Egg price investigation explained: US egg giants are accused of secretly coordinating to inflate prices during the bird flu crisis. Prosecutors allege executives used private messages to manipulate wholesale egg markets, even as they publicly blamed avian influenza. This alleged scheme aimed to keep prices high, leading to record profits…

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‘The silence was the worst part’: after culling his entire flock, US poultry farmer now fears bird flu

As bird flu reshapes agriculture, small farms operate under strict rules. Just a single case could tank their business

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What does the arrival of bird flu in Australia mean for poultry and will eggs be more expensive?

In the event of an H5 outbreak, farms would have to close for several months, with producers having to source new chickens and grow them to size

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Fifth bird flu case detected as authorities urge calm

Authorities have confirmed a fifth case of deadly bird flu, but there remains no evidence of spread to resident wildlife populations.

AAP

Warning issued to pet owners in Australia as deadly bird flu strain detected on mainland for first time

Virus can be fatal to cats and dogs, though overseas infections in pets have been infrequent and mostly linked to animals eating infected birds or raw meat

The Independent UK

A deadly strain of bird flu has landed on Australian shores. Does it pose a risk to pets?

The H5N1 virus can be fatal to cats and dogs but cases are infrequent and may be mistaken for other illnesses

The Guardian - AU

The last continent: how deadly bird flu travelled the world before landing on a remote Australian beach

The H5N1 virus has now reached every continent on the planet. What does it mean for some of the world’s unique species?

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Fourth case of deadly flu detected in migratory seabird

CSIRO testing has confirmed a fourth case of deadly H5N1 bird flu in a giant petrel found on Western Australia's southern coast.

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Wildlife still clear as another bird flu case detected

Authorities remain on alert with another suspected case of the deadly H5N1 bird flu detected in Western Australia.

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How is the Australian poultry industry preparing for a possible outbreak of bird flu?

After being detected for the very first time in two seabirds in Western Australia less than a week ago, the deadly H5N1 strain of bird flu has also arrived in a second state – with a case confirmed in South Australia.

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Newcastle Herald

Farmers act early to stay a step ahead of highly infectious H5N1 bird flu

Farmers brace for bird flu outbreak after first cases confirmed

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Bird flu is deadly for backyard chickens – and even cats. A vet expert explains

The deadly H5N1 strain of bird flu has been found in seabirds in two Australian states.

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Bird flu strain was always expected to reach Australia

Members of the public are being urged to report birds that could be suffering from avian flu to authorities but are warned not to try to handle them.

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What The H5N1 Bird Flu Detection In Australia Really Means For You And Our Wildlife

Australia has confirmed its first H5N1 bird flu cases. Here’s what that means for people, wildlife, poultry and your weekly shop.

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The Times of India

Australia on alert as H5 bird flu detected in migratory seabirds

Australia faces a new biosecurity threat with the detection of the highly pathogenic H5 bird flu strain in migratory seabirds, ending years of being free from the global H5N1 impact. Increased surveillance is underway across wild birds and poultry farms. While no human infections have been reported, conservation experts warn…

Bangkok Post

H5 bird flu detected in second Australia state

SYDNEY - Scientists have detected the highly contagious H5 bird flu strain in a second Australian state, the nation's agriculture minister said on Wednesday.

The Conversation

Bird flu has spread to two Australian states. Here’s how it could accelerate our extinction crisis

The deadly H5N1 strain of bird flu has now been found in a second state, South Australia, after earlier being identified in Western Australia.

The Guardian - AU

Bird flu confirmed in South Australia as infected petrel brings deadly H5N1 cases to three

An additional case is suspected in Western Australia, which would bring the total number of bird flu infections to four

AAP

Alarm as deadly bird flu strain lands in second state

Several migratory birds have been confirmed to be carrying the deadly strain of H5N1 bird flu, with urgent testing of other suspected cases.

The Guardian - AU

Morning Mail: bird flu risk to 150 native species, France roasts in heatwave, Ronaldo record

Federal government analysis points to ‘very high risk’ to unique wildlife; 40 people have drowned in France as high temperatures hit Europe

The Guardian - AU

Tasmanian devils, swift parrots, black swans: the animals at risk if bird flu takes off in Australia

Federal government identifies more than 150 native and unique bird species and 10 mammal species at ‘very high risk’

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