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Healthabout 7 hours ago

Urgent Biosecurity Measures Recommended for Australian Poultry Farms Amid Rising H5N1 Threat

Amid a growing number of H5N1 bird flu detections across Australia, authorities are advising free-range poultry producers to keep their flocks indoors where feasible. This proactive measure aims to mitigate contact with wild birds and bolster biosecurity against the contagious virus.

Healthabout 7 hours ago

H5N1 Bird Flu Confirmed in NSW: Authorities Issue Vigilance Amidst Global Spread

New South Wales has confirmed its first case of the highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza, detected in a migratory seabird near Hawks Nest. Authorities assure the risk to public health and poultry supply remains low, though vigilance is urged as the virus continues its global spread.