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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

The Guardian - AU

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

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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?

The Guardian - AU

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.

AAP

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.

The Conversation

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

Farmers brace for bird flu outbreak after first cases confirmed

Newcastle Herald

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.

The Conversation

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.

AAP

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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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…

The Times of India

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.

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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

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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’

The Guardian - AU

Can I get sick from bird flu? What are the symptoms, and are chicken and eggs safe to eat?

As the deadly H5N1 virus makes landfall in Australia, experts hope strong biosecurity will protect poultry and dairy cattle

AAP

FED:Agricultural sector braces for deadly bird flu threat

The poultry and broader agricultural sector is nervously watching developments as Australia records two confirmed cases of a deadly strain of bird flu.

AAP

Reports for sick birds surge but no new cases detected

No more cases of a deadly bird flu strain have been detected with tests continuing as sick or dead seabirds are discovered on beaches.

Medical Daily

H5N1 Bird Flu Detected in Wastewater of 10 Texas Cities, Including Houston, Through TexWEB Surveillance Network

H5N1 detected in wastewater from 10 Texas cities including Houston by UTHealth Houston and Baylor College of Medicine via the TexWEB surveillance network, published in NEJM.

The Conversation

What’s the risk of humans getting sick from bird flu?

Australia was the only continent free of H5N1 bird flu, until last week when a brown skua was found in Cape Le Grand National Park in Western Australia, about 700km from Perth, with the virus. Within days, authorities identified at least 16 other dead birds.

AAP

FED:Fears for poultry as second bird flu case sparks action

The poultry industry and authorities are preparing for the possible spread of a deadly avian flu strain and the impact it could have on egg and chicken prices.

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