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Deadly H5N1 bird flu strain detected in Victoria for first time
H5 bird flu was detected in a greater crested tern found near Portland in Victoria's south-west. (Matthew Fainman: iNaturalist/Creative Commons)
The deadly H5 strain of bird flu has been detected in Victoria for the first time.
Agriculture Victoria confirmed the detection occurred in a bird located near Portland in the state's south-west.
Victoria's Chief Veterinary Officer Graeme Cooke said further genetic testing was being done to formally confirm the result, and encouraged poultry owners to review biosecurity practices.
The deadly H5N1 bird flu strain has reached Victoria after a positive test in a bird was detected in the state's south-west.
Kangaroo Island: Authorities confirm local transmission of H5 bird flu
Authorities believe H5 bird flu is being transmitted between birds in South Australia, sparking fears for a colony of endangered sea lions at a popular tourist hotspot.
South Australian Primary Industries Minister Clare Scriven confirmed 11 suspected cases of the H5 strain of bird flu had been detected among greater crested terns in the state.
Conservationists have expressed fears about a suspected case of the virus at Seal Bay on Kangaroo Island. iStock
Seven of the suspected cases were detected the state’s south-east and four were discovered on Kangaroo Island.
Authorities are waiting for test results from the CSIRO, which are due on Wednesday or Thursday, to confirm whether the birds have caught the virus.
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