Bird flu detection 'a distant concern' for Victoria, industry says (opens original article in a new tab)

Victoria's farming groups say the detection of H5 avian influenza in Western Australia is a distant concern but emphasize preparedness, while the federal government allocates funds for outbreak prevention.

• H5 variant of avian influenza detected in Western Australia for first time on mainland
• Victorian farming groups consider it a distant concern but remain vigilant
• Federal government allocates $11.2 million to prepare for potential H5 outbreak