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Bird Flu has been detected in Queensland

Dear QWSG Member,
There is a report of Avian Flu having been detected in Queensland.
This is very much in the early stages, but please be aware of the situation both for your own health and that of our wildlife.

AVOID RECORD REPORT

Please do not touch dead birds nor other animals.
But take photos or a video and record the location of suspect birds.
Report sick or dead animals to:
         Emergency Animal Diseaese1800 675 888 and
         Biosecurity Queensland 132 523

We will endeavour to keep you up to date with future developments.

The first case of a deadly strain of bird flu that has killed millions of birds and mammals worldwide has been found in Queensland. The Queensland government has confirmed the infection and sent to federal facilities for further testing.

When a wild migratory bird in Western Australia returned a positive result for avian influenza meant the virus had finally spread to every continent on the planet.

Signs of bird flu usually appear in several or all birds in a flock, including:

Sudden death
Lethargy or reluctance to walk, eat or drink
Droopy appearance or ruffled feathers
Head or limb swelling
Bruising of the wattle, comb, feet or skin
Respiratory signs such as panting, nasal discharge or sneezing
Diarrhoea
Unusual head or neck posture, incoordination, inability to walk or stand
Unusual reduction in egg production

AVOID RECORD REPORT

For more information, check the federal government bird flu information website

Bird Flu has been detected Australia

The situation is still in its early stages and although a long way from Queensland we need to be vigilant. If we get any information or directives from either Federal or State Government, we will keep you informed so please remain alert and keep an eye out for updates via email or text if things accelerate quickly.

This is very much in the early stages, but please be aware of the situation both for your own health and that of our wildlife. The first suspected case of a deadly strain of bird flu that has killed millions of birds and mammals worldwide has been found in Australia, the federal government has confirmed. A wild migratory bird in Western Australia has returned a suspected positive result for avian influenza, which, if confirmed as the H5 strain, would mean the virus had finally spread to every continent on the planet.

Please do not touch dead birds nor other animals.
But take photos or a video and record the location of suspect birds.
Report sick or dead animals to:
Emergency Animal Diseaese1800 675 888 and
Biosecurity Queensland 132 523

Signs of bird flu usually appear in several or all birds in a flock, including:

• Sudden death
• Lethargy or reluctance to walk, eat or drink
• Droopy appearance or ruffled feathers
• Head or limb swelling
• Bruising of the wattle, comb, feet or skin
• Respiratory signs such as panting, nasal discharge or sneezing
• Diarrhoea
• Unusual head or neck posture, incoordination, inability to walk or stand
• Unusual reduction in egg production

For more information, check the federal government bird flu information website

Plus:

Bird flu (Avian influenza) – DAFF

H5N1 Avian Influenza – BirdLife Australia

H5 bird flu