Second case of deadly bird flu confirmed in WA
The federal government has developed more than 100 response plans for key sites and vulnerable species and invested about $100 million in preparedness.
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The federal government has developed more than 100 response plans for key sites and vulnerable species and invested about $100 million in preparedness. Industry impacts could also be significant, she said, noting more than 200 million chickens had been culled in the US since the virus arrived there. Agriculture Minister Julie Collins said there had been no evidence of mass mortalities among birds to date.
Furthermore, Despite there being no detections in commercial poultry, major chicken producer Inghams Group announced it had made a decision to mitigate against any potential risks across all WA sites. Scientists believe the bird flu strain killed thousands of elephant seals on Heard Island. (PR IMAGE PHOTO) University of Melbourne researcher Michelle Wille said international experiences painted a gloomy picture. “Everywhere this virus has emerged has been really catastrophic, with mass mortality events in wildlife, and in some places, we’ve seen species-level reductions in population,” she said. Members of the public are urged to report any sick or injured bird they come across, but to keep their distance as the virus, on rare occasions, can spread to humans in close proximity.
In addition, The H5N1 strain of the flu has been confirmed in a northern giant petrel in Western Australia, near where the virus was found in the first detected case, involving a brown skua. Authorities say a second bird found sick on WA's south coast had the deadly H5 strain of avian flu, as one of the nation's biggest chicken producers announces it is locking down its WA operations.
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The federal government has developed more than 100 response plans for key sites and vulnerable species and invested about $100 million in preparedness.
reliability low1/2 sourcesIndustry impacts could also be significant, she said, noting more than 200 million chickens had been culled in the US since the virus arrived there.
reliability low1/2 sourcesAgriculture Minister Julie Collins said there had been no evidence of mass mortalities among birds to date.
reliability low1/2 sourcesDespite there being no detections in commercial poultry, major chicken producer Inghams Group announced it had made a decision to mitigate against any potential risks across all WA sites.
reliability low1/2 sourcesScientists believe the bird flu strain killed thousands of elephant seals on Heard Island. (PR IMAGE PHOTO) University of Melbourne researcher Michelle Wille said international experiences painted a gloomy picture. “Everywhere this virus has emerged has been really catastrophic, with mass mortality events in wildlife, and in some places, we’ve seen species-level reductions in population,” she said.
reliability low1/2 sourcesMembers of the public are urged to report any sick or injured bird they come across, but to keep their distance as the virus, on rare occasions, can spread to humans in close proximity.
reliability low1/2 sourcesThe H5N1 strain of the flu has been confirmed in a northern giant petrel in Western Australia, near where the virus was found in the first detected case, involving a brown skua.
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Authorities say a second bird found sick on WA's south coast had the deadly H5 strain of avian flu, as one of the nation's biggest chicken producers announces it is locking down its WA operations.
according to ABC News Australia +2June 22, 2026 14:08 | News A second bird has tested positive for a deadly strain of avian flu as Australia’s largest poultry producer plunges its farms into lockdown.
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according to Michael West Media"But we don't underplay the threat that this poses to wildlife and our agriculture sector in Australia." More than a dozen cases of sick or dead birds have also been reported.
according to Otago Daily Times"It is important to remember that at this point in time we only have two confirmed cases," he said.
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The federal government has developed more than 100 response plans for key sites and vulnerable species and invested about $100 million in…
omitted byPublic / Agenciescovered byLeft sideCenterAustralia has been preparing for the arrival of H5N1 for years. (AP PHOTO) Chief veterinary officer Beth Cookson said Australia had been…
omitted byPublic / Agenciescovered byLeft sideCenterIndustry impacts could also be significant, she said, noting more than 200 million chickens had been culled in the US since the virus…
omitted byPublic / Agenciescovered byLeft sideCenterAgriculture Minister Julie Collins said there had been no evidence of mass mortalities among birds to date.
omitted byPublic / Agenciescovered byLeft sideCenterDespite there being no detections in commercial poultry, major chicken producer Inghams Group announced it had made a decision to mitigate…
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