Avian influenza (bird flu) outbreaks

Avian influenza is a highly contagious viral infection of birds, including poultry.

Current detections in Australia

Victoria, New South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory are currently responding to detections of H7 high pathogenicity avian influenza (HPAI).

Movement controls have been implemented to restrict the movement of birds, poultry products, feed and equipment on or off properties in designated areas around the infected premises.

These outbreaks are not the same as the H5 HPAI strain that is significantly impacting poultry, wild birds and mammals overseas.

Prepare and protect your birds

Find out more about:

• keeping your poultry healthy and safe
• managing your biosecurity risks on poultry farms.

Report suspect cases

Avian influenza viruses are restricted and prohibited matter under the Biosecurity Act 2014.

Report signs of avian influenza in birds within Queensland:

• contact us online, by phone or in person immediately (business hours)
• call the Emergency Animal Disease Hotline on 1800 675 888 (after hours).

Test suspect cases

Veterinarians can submit samples to the Biosecurity Sciences Laboratory from birds showing clinical signs of avian influenza virus infection.