Deadly H5 bird flu found in local Australian seabird for first time

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Deadly H5 bird flu has been detected in a local Australian greater crested tern found on the South Australian coast, marking the first case in local wildlife and raising concerns for agriculture and biosecurity.

Dead greater crested tern – a common coastal bird – tests positive for disease after being discovered at Robe on SA’s Limestone Coast Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast The first case of deadly H5 bird flu in local wildlife has been recorded in a bird found on the South Australian coast. The federal agriculture minister, Julie Collins, said on Friday that a greater crested tern – a common coastal bird – had tested positive for the disease. The bird was found at Robe on SA’s Limestone Coast. Continue reading...