Avian Flu Warning

August 15, 2024

Avian Flu Warning

The Department of Industry, Tourism and Trade is encouraging Territorians to be aware of Avian influenza, a serious disease impacting domestic and wild birds, including poultry.


While we’ve had no detection of the highly pathogenic strains (HPAI) in the NT, early detection is important and all Territorians can do their bit to help us detect a potential outbreak.

 

Key points:

  • Avian Influenza is a serious disease of wild and native birds, in addition to poultry such as chickens, ducks, geese, and turkeys.
  • To date, Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza has not been detected in the Northern Territory.
  • Early detection is critical in managing the potential spread of the virus.
  • Please report any sightings of multiple sick or deceased birds by contacting the 24-hour Animal Disease Hotline at 1800 675 888.
  • To stay up to date and to access information on Avian Influenza visit Avian influenza | NT.GOV.AU


We kindly request that you confirm where the information has been disseminated to help us track the reach of this messaging.


Biosecurity is everyone’s responsibility and we thank you for your cooperation.

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