Seven suspected new bird flu cases are ‘evidence of spread’ into Australian wildlife, experts warn
Seven suspected cases of H5 bird flu have been detected in greater crested terns in South Australia. Experts warn this indicates the virus is spreading through local wildlife populations.
Why it matters
The spread of H5 bird flu into native Australian bird populations poses a significant threat to biodiversity and potential risks to agricultural biosecurity.
Greater crested terns nest in large colonies, making them particularly vulnerable to bird flu. Seven new suspected cases have been detected in South Australia./imageBROKER Greater crested terns nest in large colonies, making them particularly vulnerable to bird flu. Seven new suspected cases have been detected in South Australia./imageBROKER South Australia Seven suspected new bird flu cases are ‘evidence of spread’ into Australian wildlife, experts warn BirdLife Australia says discoveries of sick and dead local seabirds in South Australia show outbreak is ‘taking hold’
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Prefer the Guardian on Google South Australia has reported seven new suspected cases of deadly H5 bird flu , with experts warning it could be a sign the disease has begun spreading through local bird populations.
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