Bird Flu

Bird flu is a virus that mainly effects birds.

It can also spread to other animals and in rare cases, to people.

It can spread through droppings and feathers and on clothes, shoes, and equipment.

H5 bird flu is more serious and harder to control than other types of bird flu.

In other parts of the world H5 bird flu has killed millions of birds and some other animals, including seals and a small number of cats.

All Australian governments are working together with communities to be ready for an outbreak of H5 bird flu and reduce the impact on our animals, food supply and people.

You can help.

If you see sick or dead animals, please don't touch them. Avoid contact. Record what you see from a safe distance.

Report sick or dead birds to the Emergency Animal Disease Hotline on 1800 675 888.

Find out what you can do at birdflu.gov.au.

Bird flu is a virus that mainly effects birds.

It can also spread to other animals and, in rare cases, to people who've had close contact with infected animals.

There are different types of bird flu.

Past outbreaks of H7 bird flu in Australia caused millions of chicken deaths and egg shortages.

An outbreak of the more serious H5 type could cause many deaths in chickens, mass deaths of wild birds and other animals, and disrupt our food supply.

That's why it's vital we are prepared for an outbreak.

You can take simple steps to help protect yourself and your family from H5 bird flu.

Always wash your hands with soap before and after handling birds or eggs.

Avoid touching sick or dead birds and keep your pets away from them.

Store bought chicken, meat and eggs are safe to eat when cooked and handled properly.

Wash hands and utensils after touching raw meat or eggs and always keep raw meat separate from other foods.

If you see sick or dead animals, please don't touch them. Avoid contact. Record what you see from a safe distance.

Report sick or dead birds to the Emergency Animal Disease Hotline on 1800 675 888.

Find out what you can do at birdflu.gov.au.

Bird flu is a virus that mostly effects birds.

It can also spread to other animals and, in rare cases, to people.

The most serious type of bird flu, called H5, is spreading across the world.

It has killed millions of chickens, wild birds and some other animals including seals and a small number of cats.

We must be ready for an outbreak so we can reduce the impact on our wildlife, food supply and our communities.

Everyone can help protect our community.

Keep pets away from wildlife and don't allow them near sick or dead birds or other animals.

Don't feed wildlife so they stay away from you and each other.

If you own or work with birds, check for signs of disease and wash your hands after handling birds or eggs.

Don't touch sick or dead birds, feathers, droppings, eggs, or the area around them.

Keep your pets away, too.

Record what you see, where you are, when you noticed it, and how many birds or animals are affected.

Take photos or a short video if it's safe, but keep your distance.

And finally, report sick or dead birds to the Emergency Animal Disease Hotline on 1800 675 888.

Find out what you can do at birdflu.gov.au.

Bird flu is a virus that mainly effects birds.

It can also spread to other animals and in rare cases, to people.

H5 bird flu is more serious and harder to control than other types.

An outbreak could kill many animals, disrupt food supply and harm our environment and economy.

If you own or work with chickens or other birds, watch out for sick birds, sudden deaths or changes in behaviour or egg laying.

You don't need to know all the signs, just look for anything unusual.

You can help reduce the spread of bird flu by washing your hands before and after handling birds and eggs and regularly cleaning and disinfecting equipment, footwear and bird enclosures.

Wear protective clothing when handling your birds and use netting or housing to keep wild birds away from your flock.

Feed and water.

If you see sick or dead animals, please don't touch them.

Avoid contact.

Record what you see from a safe distance.

Report sick or dead birds to the Emergency Animal Disease Hotline on 1800 675 888.

Find out what you can do at birdflu.gov.au.