Bird Flu Found in Backyard Chickens in Australia

This is the second case of bird flu detected in the ACT and 12th in Australia.
Bird Flu Found in Backyard Chickens in Australia
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Monica O’Shea
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Bird flu has been discovered in backyard chickens at a residential property in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT).

This is the second case of high pathogenicity avian influenza in the ACT and 12th case in Australia since May.

Monica O’Shea
Monica O’Shea
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Monica O’Shea is a reporter based in Australia. She previously worked as a reporter for Motley Fool Australia, Daily Mail Australia, and Fairfax Regional Media. She can be reached at monica.o'[email protected]
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