H5 bird flu on our doorstep H5 Bird Flu is a global emergency H5 bird flu (H5N1, a strain of highly pathogenic avian influenza) is an infectious disease that can affect wild, farmed and pet birds. Unlike previous strains, H5 bird flu also affects mammals...
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H5 bird flu on our doorstep H5 Bird Flu is a global emergency H5 bird flu (H5N1, a strain of highly pathogenic avian influenza) is an infectious disease that can affect wild, farmed and pet birds. Unlike previous strains, H5 bird flu also affects mammals including marine mammals and domestic stock such as dairy cattle. H5 bird flu has had devastating consequences on wild bird populations worldwide since 2021. The virus has moved around the world, causing populations of wild birds to crash, in some cases by over 40%). H5 bird flu’s impact on Australia’s wildlife and agriculture should be expected to be equally catastrophic. Australia currently remains free of H5 bird flu, however there is a limited and unique opportunity to ensure robust planning ahead of the possible arrival of this virus. Mitigating the impacts of H5 bird flu on agriculture, tourism, nature and our Australian Pelicans (pictured) are at high risk of contracting H5 bird flu. communities is possible through proactive pre
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