Bird flu reaches mainland Australia, threatening global poultry marketsExecutive summary: The virus causing bird flu has been detected for the first time on the Australian mainland, marking the completion of its global spread. The detection threatens poultry exports, biosecurity protocols, and could trigger market volatility in animal protein sectors. Australian health and agriculture authorities, affected poultry farms, and international trade partners. Enhanced monitoring, culling of infected flocks, and possible restrictions on domestic and export poultry shipments are expected in the coming weeks.The highly pathogenic avian influenza virus, which has infected millions of birds worldwide, has now been confirmed on the Australian mainland. Authorities have imposed movement restrictions on poultry farms and intensified surveillance. The detection raises concerns about trade disruptions and potential spillover into other regions.Open the full case file on Beyond →
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