The Latest Breaking News from Bird Flu

Potential Canberra bird flu case linked to NSW outbreak

A Canberra egg farm has been locked down while the ACT government investigates a suspected case of the bird flu virus believed to be linked to a NSW outbreak.

AAP · Jun 26, 2024

Suspected bird flu case in Canberra under investigation

Authorities investigating a possible case in the ACT.

The Canberra Times · Jun 26, 2024

Bird flu detected at eighth Victorian farm

Another Victorian farm has been confirmed to have bird flu, the eighth in the state, with the chickens at the property doomed to be euthanised.

AAP · Jun 24, 2024

Plea for calm as mass bird-cull ordered to stop flu

Some 240,000 birds will be destroyed on a NSW egg farm to tackle the spread of bird flu in two states.

AAP · Jun 20, 2024

Raw milk health risks significantly outweigh any potential benefits − food scientists and nutritionists explain why

Despite an ongoing outbreak of bird flu in dairy cows, the popularity of raw milk has only risen. Advocates claim raw milk has superior health benefits over pasteurized milk. There is little evidence to support these claims, however, and the risk of serious illness is much greater.

The Conversation · Jun 19, 2024

Bird flu pandemic risk high as cow cases appear and officials warn of humans’ role

USDA report finds transmission likely happening when workers, cows, vehicles and equipment go to multiple farms

The Guardian - US · Jun 19, 2024

The biggest mysteries about bird flu

Whether H5N1 unleashes another pandemic is dependent on if we try to stop its spread now

Salon · Jun 19, 2024

Bird flu detected at egg farm in Sydney’s Hawkesbury

Avian influenza virus identified as H7N8 strain – different from outbreaks of H7N3 and H7N9 first detected in Victoria a month ago

The Guardian - AU · Jun 19, 2024

Afternoon Update: Dutton unveils nuclear plan without costs; bird flu detected in NSW; and children dying from air pollution

The Coalition is proposing to build seven nuclear power plants and two small modular reactors

The Guardian - AU · Jun 19, 2024

Experts struggle to crack mystery new bird-flu outbreak

Australia does not do enough to protect its biosecurity, an expert has warned as authorities work overtime to contain the spread of bird flu in two states.

AAP · Jun 19, 2024