Government warns bird flu outbreak inevitable, expects mass wildlife losses | ABC NEWS

The federal government has warned that the spread of the H5 strain of bird flu is inevitable, and significant wildlife losses are expected. Australia has recorded more than 70 confirmed cases of the virus, as South Australia suffered the first mass bird death event.
Agriculture Minister Julie Collins says the H5 variant is highly contagious and the best authorities can do is to ensure poultry producers are well- prepared for the outbreak.

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