Nervous wait for NSW poultry industry after suspected positive H5 bird flu case
The Australian poultry industry is on high alert following a suspected case of H5 bird flu in a giant petrel on the NSW Mid North Coast. While there is no evidence of the virus spreading to commercial poultry, producers are preparing for potential impacts.
Why it matters
Avian influenza poses a significant threat to food security and the agricultural economy, necessitating strict surveillance and biosecurity measures.
Protocols have been put in place to protect the poultry industry in WA. ( ABC News: Morgan Timms )
The article relies on official statements and industry expert quotes to provide a balanced view of the situation.
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