Dead seabird on Moreton Island tests positive for H5 avian influenza
A dead petrel found on Moreton Island has tested positive for H5 avian influenza, marking the first confirmed case of the virus in Queensland, Australia. Authorities are monitoring the situation closely, though they emphasize that the risk to humans remains low.
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The detection of highly pathogenic avian influenza in a new region raises concerns for poultry industries and wildlife conservation efforts.
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Share A A A A dead sea bird discovered on an island off the north-east coast of Brisbane has tested positive for bird flu, marking the first detection of the disease in Queensland.
A Department of Primary Industries spokesperson said the petrel washed up on the shoreline on the eastern end of Moreton Island in the last week.
Mayors were made aware of the positive result of bird flu in the petrel on Friday. File image The dead bird on Moreton Island was discovered by workers from the Parks and Wildlife Service.
Scientists at a Queensland government lab confirmed the positive test, but under national protocol the bird would be sent to the Centre for Disease Preparedness in Geelong, Victoria, to be officially confirmed by the CSIRO.
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