Poultry producers warn bird flu would be 'catastrophic for Tasmania' (opens original article in a new tab)

Tasmanian poultry producers are preparing for potential H5N1 bird flu outbreak with increased biosecurity measures and culling plans, as vaccines are not currently usable in commercial poultry due to trade agreements.

• Tasmanian poultry producers fear H5N1 bird flu could lead to mass euthanasia of birds
• Biosecurity measures are being increased but free-range farming makes prevention difficult
• Vaccines are not currently usable in commercial poultry due to trade agreements
• Government and industry are preparing for possible bird flu outbreak with culling plans