Migratory seabirds found on the Western Australian coast have tested positive for the deadly H5N1 bird flu strain, marking its arrival on the Australian mainland. Agriculture Minister Julie Collins confirmed a brown skua died from the disease, and tests suggest a giant petrel may also be infected.
The highly pathogenic H5 strain of avian influenza has been detected in a brown skua found on a remote beach near Esperance, Western Australia. This marks the first time the disease has been found in Australia, with samples from a second bird, a giant petrel, also returning a suspected positive result.
The H5 variant of avian influenza has been detected in a bird found on a remote beach in Western Australia, marking the first time the disease has appeared in Australia. Further testing confirmed the H5 strain in a brown skua, with a second bird, a giant northern petrel, also showing a suspected positive result. Authorities are urging the public to avoid contact with sick or dead birds and are preparing response measures, though there is no evidence of mass mortalities or infection in poultry at this time.
A brown skua found dead at Cape Le Grand National Park, Western Australia, has tested positive for avian influenza. Further testing is underway to confirm if it is the H5N1 strain. A second bird, a giant petrel, is also being tested. Officials urge the public not to touch sick or dead birds.
A migratory wild bird found sick in Western Australia has tested positive for avian influenza, with results for the deadly H5N1 strain expected Saturday. This is the first suspected case on mainland Australia, prompting investigations and public health warnings.
A Hong Kong poultry stall tested positive for the H9 bird flu virus, leading to disinfection. Shoppers at Sha Tin's Wo Che Market appeared unfazed, with one vendor noting lower foot traffic but no increased public concern.
Huangpu Customs has successfully implemented a "cloud issuance" system for animal health certificates, enabling the swift export of 10,000 chicks to Hong Kong. This digital process significantly reduces processing time and ensures the quality and safety of live poultry destined for the market.
India's 21st Livestock Census report, initially expected by late 2024, is delayed until after June 2026 due to technical issues in data validation, impacting policy decisions on livestock management.
A poultry farm owner in Sultanpur district claims 140 chickens died after a wedding procession played loud DJ music. The incident occurred on April 25, 2026, near his farm in Dariyapur village. The owner alleges the intense noise caused panic and death among the birds. Police have filed an FIR against the DJ operator.
Chickens are transforming from dinner table fare to cherished household companions in China's first-tier cities, with social media posts about 'pet chickens' amassing over 3.1 billion views. In Guangdong province, known for its poultry consumption culture, one woman named Aguai chose to keep chicks she hatched from eggs gifted by relatives, sparking a growing trend of urban chicken ownership.
South Korea has secured approval to export heat-treated poultry products including ham, sausages, and samgyetang to Vietnam following bilateral talks since 2017. The agreement was reached during President Lee Jae Myung's summit with Vietnam's President To Lam in Hanoi. Two processing facilities operated by Harim Co. and CJ CheilJedang Co. have been initially approved for export to the Vietnamese market, which has over 100 million consumers and a meat market valued at around US$11 billion.
