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Feb, 11 2025 | High pathogenicity avian influenza (H5 Bird Flu)

Alert - H5N1 (H5 bird flu) global outbreak

For information on the HPAI H7 outbreaks in poultry in Victoria, NSW and the ACT, see HPAI H7 in poultry in Vic, NSW and ACT - May & June 2024.

High pathogenicity avian influenza H5N1 clade 2.3.4.4b has caused ongoing outbreaks of disease in wild birds from 2021, throughout much of North and South America, Europe, Asia and Africa. Mortalities have been observed in a wide range of species, seen as individual bird deaths and have included mass mortalities. 

Feb, 10 2025 | High pathogenicity avian influenza (H5 Bird Flu)

WHA HPAI (H5 Bird Flu) risk mitigation toolboxes

The toolboxes are guidance documents focussing on prevention and preparedness for HPAI. They are targeted to those who manage wildlife populations and those who provide care to wildlife in...

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