H5 Bird Flu Outbreak Escalates As Farmers And Pet Owners Urged To Act | 10 News

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Australia’s poultry industry is on high alert as a highly contagious strain of H5 bird flu continues to spread across the country. Victoria currently has one confirmed case, but authorities are awaiting test results from another suspected infection as they work to contain the outbreak. Farmers, backyard poultry owners and pet owners are being urged to take precautions, with officials warning vigilance will be critical to stopping further spread. Join the conversation and follow us on: X: https://x.com/10NewsAU Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/10NewsAU/ Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/10NewsAU/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@10NewsAU LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/10newsau 10 News airs at 5pm, seven nights a week in your local market on Network 10. Missed the bulletin? Catch up at https://10.com.au/news 10 News is based in Australia and is a division of Paramount.