H5N1 Avian Influenza (H5N1 Bird Flu)

H5 bird flu is a serious, highly contagious strain of bird flu that has been circulating globally. It mainly affects birds but can also infect other animals. Overseas, the H5 strain has caused severe disease and high death rates in poultry, wild birds and some mammals.

H5N1 Bird Flu has been detected in Victoria and around Australia.

In Victoria, The Department of Environment, Energy and Climate Action (DEECA) is the Control Agency for managing emergency animal diseases.

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For further information or to report online please visit the Agriculture Victoria website - Agriculture Victoria H5N1 Bird Flu

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