Australia confirms local transmission of H5 bird flu
Australia’s chief veterinary officer has reported the spread of the H5 bird flu virus among wild bird populations, marking a significant development for the continent.
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A major salmonella outbreak has hit seven European countries, causing hundreds of illnesses and one death. Alongside eggs, chicken meat is now under investigation as a primary source.
Australia’s chief veterinary officer has reported the spread of the H5 bird flu virus among wild bird populations, marking a significant development for the continent.
New Zealand authorities have confirmed the first case of the deadly H5N1 avian influenza in a brown skua. A vaccination program for endangered species is underway.
The Consultative Committee on Emergency Animal Diseases has recommended free-range egg producers keep birds indoors where possible to mitigate H5N1 risks.
A suspected H5 avian influenza case in New South Wales has triggered an anxious wait for the state's poultry producers.
A fourth case of highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza has been detected in a seabird in Western Australia. Officials maintain that the risk to local poultry and humans…
Nepal is battling a severe outbreak of H5N1 avian influenza. Authorities have culled over 569,000 birds across 11 districts to contain the virus.