Australia’s poultry industry braces for fallout after bird flu detected on mainland
Australia’s poultry industry heightened surveillance after H5N1 bird flu was detected in a brown skua near Esperance on Friday. Authorities have received over a dozen reports of sick birds, prompting expanded monitoring efforts. While human health risks remain low, experts warn of significant impacts on local poultry if the virus spreads further.
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Published 21 Jun 2026, 00:05 UTC · Updated 21 Jun 2026, 00:10 UTC
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