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National Surveillance Program Shows Australia is a 'Global Sink' for Diversity of Avian Influenza Virus

May, 31 2022 | News

National Surveillance Program Shows Australia is a 'Global Sink' for Diversity of Avian Influenza Virus

The most comprehensive (molecular epidemiological) study utilizing AIV data from wild birds generated through the NAIWB surveillance program to date is described in the paper, “Australia as a global sink for the genetic diversity of avian influenza A virus”, recently published in the journal PLoS Pathogens.

National Network of Specialised Medical Facilities Expanded For Australia's Wildlife

Apr, 8 2022 | News

National Network of Specialised Medical Facilities Expanded For Australia's Wildlife

Three specialised veterinary hospitals have joined a national program to help track the health of Australia’s wildlife.

Feb, 17 2022 | News

How the Recent Increase of Outbreaks of High Pathogenicity Avian Influenza Virus in the Northern Hemisphere impacts Australia

Analysis of the most recent outbreaks of AIV in poultry in Victoria were found to be strains closely related to those circulating in Australian wild birds, and not imported avian influenza virus...
Antimicrobial Resistance and Australian Wildlife

Nov, 19 2021 | News

Antimicrobial Resistance and Australian Wildlife

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a global emerging issue for wildlife and ecosystem health, and Wildlife Health Australia is highlighting that the administration of antimicrobial medications to...
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