H5 Bird Flu Hits Australia

Deadly H5 bird flu has hit mainland Australia for the first time, found in a beach-washed bird near Esperance, with a second potential case under investigation. While Victoria’s egg industry calls it a “distant concern,” they’re ramping up biosecurity—especially for free-range farms vulnerable to wild birds. The federal government is pouring resources into outbreak prep, betting Australia is the last continent to be hit and that its agencies are top-notch. State officials warn against complacency as they gear up to protect farms and native wildlife from what’s coming next. Support the show:Get a discount at https://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/ace29bd965e9fd2f