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Wildlife Health Australia update on avian influenza and wild birds

Jun, 20 2024 | News Type

Wildlife Health Australia update on avian influenza and wild birds

Investigation of poultry illness and deaths in Victoria, in May-June 2024, and in NSW in June 2024, has detected several different high pathogenicity avian influenza (HPAI) H7 viruses - H7N3 and H7N9 in Victoria, and H7N8 in NSW.

Background on avian influenza in wild birds

May, 30 2024 | News Type

Background on avian influenza in wild birds

There have been two recent detections of avian influenza in two poultry farms in country Victoria. These strains of avian influenza are different from the high pathogenicity avian influenza H5...
Wildlife Health Australia celebrates National Reconciliation Week

May, 23 2024 | News Type

Wildlife Health Australia celebrates National Reconciliation Week

WHA has committed to using the opportunity offered by National Reconciliation Week in 2024 to reflect on our aspirations and actions towards forging trusted, strong and productive two-way...
Celebrating World Veterinary Day

Apr, 24 2024 | News Type

Celebrating World Veterinary Day

Celebrating World Veterinary Day in 2024 with our partner, Sea World Foundation, and their Head Veterinarian, Dr Claire Madden.

Grant to Currumbin Wildlife Hospital saves wild lives

Mar, 12 2024 | News Type

Grant to Currumbin Wildlife Hospital saves wild lives

Our Public Fund approved a grant to purchase an Intensive Care Unit humidicrib for Currumbin Wildlife Hospital. To read more and donate to our public fund click here.
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