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petrel
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The Sydney Morning Heraldpolitics1 day ago
Australia Confirms Seventh Seabird Case of H5N1 Bird Flu
A giant petrel found in northern Perth tested positive for H5N1, marking the seventh confirmed case in Australia. Officials advised commercial poultry producers to house free-range birds to limit contact with wild birds.
The Sydney Morning Heraldworld2 days ago
H5N1 bird flu confirmed in east coast giant petrel
A giant petrel tested positive for the H5N1 strain on Australia's east coast. Officials confirmed the first such case in the region.
The Sydney Morning Heraldworld3 days ago
Surveillance Intensifies on NSW Coast After Suspected H5 Bird Flu Case
Officials have stepped up beach patrols on the Mid North Coast after a giant petrel tested as a suspected H5N1 case. The detection occurred near a key breeding site for Gould’s petrel, prompting concerns about spread to native wildlife.
world4 days ago
Suspected H5 bird flu case found in seabird on NSW Mid North Coast
A suspected case of H5 high pathogenicity avian influenza has been identified in a giant petrel near Hawks Nest. Samples have been sent for confirmation while commercial poultry operations remain unaffected so far.
The Sydney Morning Heraldworld4 days ago
Migratory giant petrel near Newcastle tests positive for H5 bird flu; strain confirmation pending
A migratory giant petrel found near Hawks Nest north of Newcastle tested positive for H5 bird flu. It is the first suspected case recorded in the state, with further testing under way.
mumbrella.com.auscience16 days ago
West Australian poultry show cancelled after H5N1 detection in wild bird
A local poultry association cancelled its July show after authorities confirmed H5N1 in a brown skua near Esperance. Officials reported a second suspected case in a giant petrel and said no poultry infections have been found.