Avian influenza (bird flu)

If you notice sick or dead birds or other animals, you should not touch them. If there are multiple dead birds or other animals, take photos or a video.

Record your location and report it to the 24-hour Emergency Animal Disease Hotline on 1800 675 888.

We are preparing for a highly contagious strain of bird flu that has spread fast around the world.

The H5 strain (H5N1 clade 2.3.4.4b) has caused severe disease and high death rates in poultry, wild birds and affected mammals. Australia is the only continent free of this strain of bird flu.

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About bird flu

What is bird flu and how does it spread

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What you can do

Help protect our community, wildlife and farmers against bird flu

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Human health

Staying safe when handling birds

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What we are doing

How we are working to prepare for a potential H5 bird flu outbreak

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Dairy cattle and other livestock

Learn about the risks to Australian dairy cattle and other livestock

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Resources

Resources to educate and raise awareness of H5 bird flu

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