Bird flu is deadly for backyard chickens—and even cats. A vet expert explains

The deadly H5N1 strain of bird flu has been found in seabirds in two Australian states. But don't be fooled by the name: This ...

Will bird flu become the next pandemic? What comes next for backyard flocks and the people near them

If you own backyard chickens or recently built a backyard chicken coop, the current bird flu outbreak has probably crossed ...

Tourism operator wants more information on recognising bird flu amid sick bird sightings

A tourism operator on South Australia's coast is frustrated by what he says is poor communication from authorities about bird ...

Vet chanced upon sick bird that turned out to be first H5 bird flu case

A walk along the beach with a friend turned into the significant discovery.

What’s the risk of humans getting sick from bird flu?

The outbreak isn’t widespread, so the risk to humans is low. But it does have the potential to cause severe illness.
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Cats can get sick with bird flu — here's how to protect them, and the pet food recall you need to know

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Reports for sick birds surge but no new cases detected

No more cases of a deadly bird flu strain have been detected with tests continuing as sick or dead seabirds are discovered on ...

Aussie bird flu scare prompts hotline rush

Animal disease authorities have revealed they have been swamped with reports of sick or dead birds and wildlife, amid the ...

Key remote bird observatory shuttered for months before Australia's first bird flu detection

Volunteers and wildlife advocates push to reopen the Eyre Bird Observatory, arguing the station will be critical in ...