H5N1 avian influenza in WA

All suspected Emergency Animal Diseases must be reported immediately to 1800 675 888.

Veterinary practitioners are urged to remain alert after the H5 strain of high pathogenicity avian influenza (H5 bird flu) was detected in a migratory seabird in Western Australia:

H5 bird flu detection in Western Australia - Agriculture Victoria media release 20 June 2026
H5N1 avian influenza (H5 bird flu) - AgVic website
How you can prepare for potential arrival of H5N1 avian influenza in Victoria - Vetboard Victoria 2024

22 June 2026