The Latest Breaking News from Bird Flu

USDA Proposes Cutting Bird Flu Import Waiting Period From 90 Days to 28 Days

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is proposing a major change to rules governing when foreign poultry and other avian products can resume entering the United States following an outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza, commonly known as HPAI or bird flu.

Grocery Coupon Guide · Sep 24

Three bird flu cases detected at Stockton beach

The discoveries have brought the NSW total to 66.

Newcastle Herald · Sep 24

'Devastation' fears as bird flu found in four sea lions

A deadly virus has been found in islands that are among a state's most significant sea lion breeding grounds, sparking fears of a species-level threat.

AAP · Sep 21

First pelican falls to bird flu, another sea lion dies

An Australian pelican has been confirmed to have bird flu, with concerns the far-ranging species could carry the virus well inland.

AAP · Sep 14

First case of bird flu in endangered sea lion

Australia's rarest seal species has recorded a case of bird flu for the first time, with an animal dying from the disease while recovering from a shark attack.

AAP · Sep 13

First H5 bird flu death of endangered Australian sea lion recorded amid fears for small population

South Australian authorities say case discovered on Kangaroo Island is first for species of which less than 12,000 animals remain

The Guardian - AU · Sep 13

Bird flu detected in Goulburn: What backyard chook owners must do

H5 bird flu detected in Goulburn as NSW ramps up surveillance.

The Canberra Times · Sep 11

Worried your pet might catch bird flu? Here’s what you can do

As a veterinarian who studies infectious diseases in cats, I’ve been repeatedly asked whether Australia’s outbreak of the H5 bird flu poses a risk to pets. The short answer is yes.

The Conversation · Sep 9

'Social distancing' plea for birds as flu hits Sydney

A deadly bird flu strain has hit the shores of another major Australian city, with a vet urging people and pets to practice "social distancing" with wild birds.

AAP · Sep 4

Three California Cats Living Near Dairy Farms Carried Bird Flu Antibodies Including Two That Never Went Outside

A CDC journal study found H5N1 antibodies in three of 12 cats living within 2 km of California dairy farms. Two never went outdoors.

Medical Daily · Sep 3