Spread of bird flu puts Australia on edge
After the first mammal on the South Australian coast died of the virus, experts fear an “extinction-level event”.
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Dozens of Australians evacuated from research station over bird flu fears
The government isn’t worried about their physical health – it’s the psychological toll that could cause the most damage.
The pets most at risk amid Australia’s bird flu outbreak - and how to keep them safe
One of our furry friends is more susceptible to getting sick than others.
Fears for endangered Australian sea lions found nowhere else in the world as bird flu spreads to mammals
Experts are sounding the alarm about the threat of H5 bird flu to Australia’s population of endangered sea lions after the virus was confirmed in a fur seal in South Australia last week, and another suspected case was announced today.
First case of bird flu in mammal confirmed in South Australia
The Agricultural Minister admitted the update was “concerning”.
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Authorities confirm Australia’s first penguin death from bird flu
The state is ready to vaccinate more than 5000 penguins in the wake of the death.
Tasmania confirms first case of deadly bird flu
Testing of a bird carcass has confirmed the first case of the deadly H5N1 bird flu in Tasmania.
Australia to begin vaccinating birds amid warning of mass deaths
Australia will begin vaccinating native birds against the fatal avian influenza as the federal government warns of impending mass deaths.
NSW records first cases of bird flu in Australian natives
Both birds were found dead by members of the public, in two different parts of NSW.
Poultry producers race to protect their flocks with fears for egg prices
Australia’s poultry industry is racing to protect its farms from H5 bird flu amid fears a single infection could wipe out entire flocks and dramatically increase egg prices.