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#avianinfluenza

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Australia on alert after UK detects world's first case of bird flu in sheep
By Jane McNaughton

Scientists call for the federal government to invest more in preventing the disease from spreading to Australia's $5 billion sheep meat industry.

abc.net.au/news/rural/2025-03-

ABC News · World's first case of H5N1 bird flu found in UK sheep, sparking Australian biosecurity warningBy Jane McNaughton

“Letting an #outbreak run through the flock in an uncontrolled manner is not a practical or humane solution and would lead to needless suffering while increasing the risk of AI”—meaning #AvianInfluenza—“spreading to other species and animals, and ultimately putting humans at greater risk.”'

#rfk
#trump
#pandemic
#birdflu

theatlantic.com/podcasts/archi

The Atlantic · The Bird-Flu Tipping PointBy Hanna Rosin

Anger over disposal of bird flu waste in outbreak-free Victorian town
By Sarah Krieg, Sandra Moon, and Jane McNaughton

Avian influenza-affected birds, eggs and soil from an outbreak at Euroa are being disposed of more than 100 kilometres away at Rutherglen, in a decision described by locals as "absolutely crazy".

abc.net.au/news/2025-03-19/eur

#PoultryFarming #AvianInfluenza #LivestockDiseases #WildlifeDiseases #AgriculturalPolicy #SarahKrieg #SandraMoon # #JaneMcNaughton

ABC News · Anger over disposal of Euroa bird flu waste in outbreak-free Victorian townBy Sarah Krieg

How to Protect Your Cats (and #BackyardChickens) From #BirdFlu

An #H5N1 infection can be fatal for domestic animals, but there are steps you can take to minimize the risk of them catching the virus.

by Sassafras Lowry, Mar 18, 2025 12:12 PM

Original article:
wired.com/story/pets-and-backy

Archived version:
archive.ph/u30Ja
#HPAINews #AvianInfluenza #AvianFlu #CatHealth

WIRED · How to Protect Your Cats (and Backyard Chickens) From Bird FluBy Sassafras Lowrey

Duck hunting banned in parts of Victoria over bird flu concerns
By Charmaine Manuel

Wild duck hunting is added to a list of prohibited activities near an outbreak of the H7 strain of bird flu, and shooters worry it could be a "practice run" for broader restrictions.

abc.net.au/news/2025-03-17/duc

ABC News · Duck hunting restricted in northern Victoria over bird flu concernsBy Charmaine Manuel