Second H5 Bird Flu Case Prompts Closure of Australia’s Largest Poultry Farm (opens original article in a new tab)

A second H5N1 bird flu case has been confirmed in Western Australia, prompting increased monitoring efforts as authorities investigate potential spread among wildlife.

• Second H5N1 bird flu case confirmed in Western Australia
• Brown skua and northern giant petrel tested positive for H5N1
• Authorities increasing monitoring in region due to migratory bird activity