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Australia's first bird flu case in a mammal confirmed in South Australia
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Australia's first case of bird flu in a mammal has been confirmed following testing of a long-nosed fur seal found in South Australia.
Federal Agriculture Minister Julie Collins has told reporters in Hobart the seal was found at Beachport, 300 kilometres south of Adelaide.
"This is sadly our first confirmed case of H5 bird flu in a mammal in Australia," Ms Collins said.
"I have been advised that at this time the detection does not appear to be associated with other sick or dead marine mammals."...
Australia's first bird flu case in a mammal confirmed in South Australia
Posted 20m ago
Australia's first case of bird flu in a mammal has been confirmed following testing of a long-nosed fur seal found in South Australia.
Federal Agriculture Minister Julie Collins has told reporters in Hobart the seal was found at Beachport, 300 kilometres south of Adelaide.
"This is sadly our first confirmed case of H5 bird flu in a mammal in Australia," Ms Collins said.
"I have been advised that at this time the detection does not appear to be associated with other sick or dead marine mammals."...