New South Wales confirms its first bird flu cases in native Australian birds
The New South Wales government has confirmed the state's first cases of H5 avian influenza in native Australian birds. The finding has raised concerns about the disease's spread among wildlife.
The New South Wales government has confirmed the state's first cases of H5 avian influenza in native Australian birds, after two native birds tested positive for the virus.
Officials say the finding has raised concerns about how the disease may be spreading among wildlife populations. The poultry industry is also on alert for the risk of transmission to farmed birds.
Health and agriculture authorities have stepped up surveillance in the affected areas. Neighbouring Australian states are preparing similar precautionary measures.
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