Australia ramps up bird flu testing as Papua New Guinea blocks poultry imports after confirmed cases
Australian authorities have increased bird flu surveillance and testing after detecting H5N1 cases in wildlife and livestock. While Papua New Guinea briefly restricted poultry imports, the two nations are working to manage the situation, and officials maintain that poultry products remain safe for consumption.
Why it matters
The spread of avian influenza poses significant risks to global food security, agricultural trade, and potential zoonotic transmission.
BURSA SGX Home SYDNEY (June 24): Australian authorities ramped up surveillance and testing of wildlife and livestock on Wednesday after a second state reported a case of the highly pathogenic H5N1 bird flu.
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