What does bird flu mean for Australia? podcast

A highly pathogenic strain of bird flu, H5N1, has been found in Australia for the first time, although there is no evidence the disease is spreading. At the same time, a more common variant of the disease, H7N3, has been detected on two chicken egg farms in Victoria.

Mathilda Boseley speaks to Guardian Australia’s national and regional editor Calla Wahlquist about why the poultry industry is worried – but ordinary Australians don’t need to panic just yet

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