MLA - Producers Encouraged to Monitor and Report Signs of Bird Flu
With avian influenza (bird flu) currently affecting bird populations in parts of Australia, Biosecurity Week is a timely reminder of the role producers can play in protecting Australia's red meat and livestock industry.
While the Australian red meat industry is unlikely to be significantly impacted by the recent arrival of migratory birds carrying the H5N1 virus, maintaining strong on-farm biosecurity remains important.
Landholders and red meat producers can support the national response by monitoring their properties for sick or dead birds, native wildlife or animals. It's also important to keep a close eye on working dogs and pets, particularly...
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