H5 avian influenza (bird flu) - DCCEEW Avoid contact and keep your distance Record the date, time, location and take photos Report it to the Emergency Animal Disease Hotline on 1800 675 888 The Australian Government has confirmed there has been a positive detection of H5 avian influenza (bird flu) in Western Australia
Bird flu (avian influenza) | Australian Centre for Disease Control There has been a detection of H5 bird flu in a bird in Western Australia This is the first time this H5 subtype (H5N1 clade 2 3 4 4b) has been found in an animal in Australia It is the same subtype that has caused mass mortality in poultry, wild birds and sea mammals globally
Preparing for H5 avian influenza (bird flu) - DAFF You can help prepare for an outbreak of H5 bird flu in many ways, including: Employee awareness: Ensure staff, volunteers and contractors are aware of the current situation, what to look for and how to report
Bird flu (Avian influenza) - DAFF The Cook Labor Government is responding to the confirmed detection overnight of H5 bird flu in a single wild seabird found in the remote Cape Le Grand area, east of Esperance
H5 bird flu and native species - DCCEEW Threatened species like Australian sea lions, and species that use a single breeding or roosting location like the Christmas Island frigatebird and Abbott’s booby, are at high risk This strain could also significantly affect more common species like black swans, pelicans and magpie geese
Avian Influenza H5N1: Frequently Asked Questions H5 bird flu has been detected in all continents outside of Australia, including on the Antarctic Peninsula The strain continues to be reported throughout East Asia, where testing is active
Watching for H5N1 Avian Influenza (H5 bird flu) in Australia An outbreak of H5 bird flu in Australian birds could be catastrophic It can be expected to cause large numbers of birds becoming infected and dying This could have disastrous consequences, as one in six Australian birds are already facing the threat of extinction
H5 bird flu - wildlifehealthaustralia. com. au AviFluMap: a H5 Bird Flu Model Tool for Australia's Wild Birds is an online tool designed to support wildlife managers and biosecurity stakeholders in assessing and responding to the risk of H5 bird flu in Australia's wild bird populations
Technical Update: Global High Pathogenicity Avian Influenza in Wildlife Although avian influenza viruses infrequently infect humans, some subtypes have been associated with disease, which can range from mild to severe illness and even death (see Australian Department of Health and Aged Care)
H5 Avian Influenza preparedness - NSW Government Due to the global situation, there is an increased risk of H5 Avian influenza arriving in Australia As such, there is also an increased risk of outbreaks in local wild birds and other native wildlife as well as farmed and backyard poultry Any outbreak will require an emergency response