Bird flu detection training to be rolled out to SA conservation volunteers
South Australian conservation volunteers are receiving specialized training to identify and report cases of H5 bird flu in wildlife. This initiative aims to bolster surveillance efforts following confirmed detections in native seabirds.
Why it matters
Enhanced monitoring of avian influenza is critical for preventing the spread of the virus to domestic poultry and protecting biodiversity.
The H5 strain of bird flu was last week detected in a native seabird — a greater crested tern — for the first time. ( Supplied: Dr Meagan Dewar )
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