Bird Flu Threatens Australia’s Poultry and Wildlife | Australia News

Bird flu is poised to devastate Australia’s poultry industry, with scientists sounding the alarm as the virus—genetically linked to the deadly U.S. outbreak—spreads through wild seabirds in South Australia. Though no farms are infected yet, nearly 300 cases have been confirmed, prompting urgent biosecurity upgrades and cancellations like the Melbourne Royal Show’s poultry competition. Vaccination efforts are underway for penguins on Phillip Island and St Kilda to shield tourism, but ecologists are pushing back—demanding vaccines for mammals like Tasmanian devils and sea lions, which are also highly vulnerable. While human risk remains low, the virus’s ability to jump species underscores the global challenge of containment. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/71fc38b8a28dad24