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Avian influenza

Avian influenza (bird flu) is a highly contagious viral infection of birds including poultry.

There are many strains of the virus, some of which cause no clinical signs. Other strains can be devastating to susceptible birds, for example the highly pathogenic H5N1 strain of Avian Influenza that has occurred in Asia, Africa and Europe since 2003.

Avian influenza information and resources

Learn more about avian influenza.

National pests and disease outbreaks

Read pest and disease information, outbreak recovery and disease response plans from the Australian Government.

 

Last updated:
14 February 2012

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