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Bird Flu Surveillance Ramped up on Coastline
Authorities said the precaution is non-mandatory and aimed at limiting spread while testing continues, with human health risk remaining low.
- On Saturday, authorities confirmed Australia's sixth H5 bird flu case in New South Wales, prompting the Consultative Committee on Emergency Animal Diseases to recommend free-range poultry producers house birds indoors for two weeks.
- This detection on the Mid North Coast marks the virus's arrival on the east coast, following five prior cases in Western Australia and South Australia, all involving migratory seabirds.
- NSW Agriculture Minister Tara Moriarty urged calm on Sunday, confirming no impact on poultry supply, as NSW chief veterinary officer Jo Coombe deployed 500 specially trained officers to bolster coastline surveillance.
- Experts warn native species lack immunity to the virus and face potential mass die-outs, while officials advise pet owners to keep dogs on leads to prevent wildlife contact.
- Invasive Species Council policy director Carol Booth urged the federal government to fund a $200 million resilience package to accelerate feral predator control and restore habitat protecting native wildlife.
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