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Australia is recovering from a devastating outbreak of avian influenza, but the worst is yet to come. And experts say it's only a matter of time until the strain – which is wreaking havoc ...
If H5N1 2.3.4.4b were to enter Australia, we could see more outbreaks in domestic poultry, which in turn could affect the supply of chicken and eggs – both very popular sources of animal protein in ...
The deadly H5N1 strain of avian influenza sweeping the globe is getting closer to Australia from the south. Australian virus-watchers are concerned for the potential of long-distance bird flu ...
SYDNEY (Reuters) - Australia's government said on Sunday it would spend an extra A$95 million ($64.13 million) to protect against a destructive bird flu strain that has spread through bird and ...
As of Dec. 19, bird flu has been reported during the past three years in more than 125 million birds in 569 counties and all 50 U.S. states, according to the CDC.
The growing warnings about the avian flu, also known as H5N1 or H5N9 flu, have led the public to question whether the infection can be spread to humans through eating eggs or chicken. Here's what ...
If infected, ‘pirate seabirds’ could rapidly spread the avian flu because of their ability to cover vast distances. They could transmit the virus not only to their mates and chicks—which ...
The growing warnings about the avian flu, also known as H5N1 or H5N9 flu, have led the public to question whether the infection can be spread to humans through eating eggs or chicken. Here's what ...