Two additional H5 bird flu cases suspected in SA, including first on a metro beach
South Australian authorities are investigating two new suspected cases of H5 bird flu in greater crested terns, including one found on a metropolitan beach. Officials are awaiting laboratory confirmation from the CSIRO to determine if the virus has spread to local bird populations.
Why it matters
Monitoring the spread of H5 bird flu is essential for biosecurity and preventing potential transmission to humans or domestic livestock.
Greater crested terns, like this one in South Africa, are the latest suspected cases of H5 in South Australia. ( Matthew Fainman: iNaturalist/Creative Commons )
Two additional suspected cases of H5 bird flu have been detected in South Australia.
The greater crested terns were found near Robe on the Limestone Coast and at Semaphore, north-west of Adelaide.
Samples have been sent to the CSIRO in Geelong for testing.
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A greater crested tern was found near Robe on South Australia's Limestone Coast, while another greater crested tern was found at a beach ramp near the Semaphore Surf Life Saving Club, north-west of Adelaide.
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