Authorities take action after Goulburn detection of H5 bird flu
Authorities in Goulburn, Australia, have confirmed a case of H5 bird flu in a greater crested tern. While surveillance has intensified, officials state there is no risk to commercial poultry and the threat to human health remains low.
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Early detection and surveillance are critical to preventing the spread of avian influenza to commercial poultry industries and protecting public health.
The greater crested tern. Picture by Wikipedia. A case of H5 bird flu has been detected in Goulburn.
All articles from our website The digital version of Today's Paper All other regional websites in your area Continue The highly contagious viral disease was detected in a greater crested tern, NSW Agriculture Minister Tara Moriarty's office confirmed.
It was one of five new positive tests reported to state government authorities in the past week. The others, including two other greater crested terns, a white-fronted tern and a silver gull were found at Dee Why, Hawks Nest and the south coast areas of Congo and Moruya.
A spokesperson for Ms Moriarty's office said the government was working closely with the poultry industry in Goulburn and across NSW to reduce the risk of the virus. However, they would not say exactly where the case was discovered.
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