Second case of deadly H5 bird flu confirmed in southern WA
Authorities in Western Australia have confirmed a second case of H5N1 avian influenza in wild birds found in Esperance. While the virus has not spread to the poultry industry, major producers are implementing lockdown measures as a precaution.
Why it matters
The detection of H5N1 in Australian wildlife poses a potential threat to the nation's agricultural security and poultry supply chain.
A second bird found sick on a remote beach in Western Australia s south coast has now tested positive for a deadly strain of bird flu, authorities have confirmed.
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