Another greater crested tern at Portland is suspected to have H5 bird flu.
There is now one positive case and one suspect case in Victoria.
The second greater crested tern reported by a community member is suspected for H5 bird flu after returning a positive result at AgriBio. Samples are undergoing confirmatory testing at CSIRO's Australian Centre for Disease Preparedness.
Victoria's Chief Veterinary Officer Dr Graeme Cooke said the additional suspect case highlighted the importance of early reporting of sick and dead wildlife.
'We have been preparing for the arrival of H5 bird flu, and we're now using those plans to support surveillance, testing and response activities across the state.'
'We ask Victorians to avoid contact with sick or dead wildlife, record what they see and report it. Early reporting gives us the best chance to reduce the impacts of the disease,' Dr Cooke said.
- AVOID contact with sick or dead birds, wildlife or their environment
- RECORD what you see and where you saw it.
- REPORT it to DEECA using the online form
