Millions of birds have died from a new strain of avian flu sweeping the globe, and while it has not been detected in Australia yet, experts are worried the virus also has been found in mammals.
Professor Klaassen said stopping bird migration was not possible, but additional biosecurity measures should be implemented to prevent the virus from infecting the poultry industry.
"Migratory birds returning to our shores annually between September and November may introduce HPAI viruses."Virus can move between animals and humans While he stressed there was currently no threat to Australia, he urged authorities to monitor birds entering Australia when the next migration season started in September.
"A recent study has also confirmed that there continues to be no evidence of HPAI in inbound migratory birds at the end of 2022.Low risk but vigilance is needed, chief vet says
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