Asia has spent 30 years fighting bird flu. Here's what Australia can learn (opens original article in a new tab)

Australia can learn from Asia's 30-year experience with H5N1 bird flu, including culling, surveillance, and biosecurity measures, to manage outbreaks effectively.

• Asia's 30 years of experience with H5N1 bird flu includes culling, surveillance, and vaccination strategies.
• Culling is effective but socially fragile, requiring timely compensation to prevent delayed reporting.
• Surveillance and biosecurity are critical for early detection and preventing spread to poultry.