Australia confirms H5N1 bird flu spreading in native bird population

SYDNEY, July 29 (Reuters) – Australia said on Wednesday the deadly H5N1 bird flu virus is being transmitted locally in the native bird population, raising concerns that the disease is beginning to spread more widely after it first appeared in the country in June. Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Julie Collins told a news … Continue reading Australia confirms H5N1 bird flu spreading in native bird population