5+ day, 7+ hour ago   (172+ words) Containment rules relating to H5 Bird Flu remain in place across five south west municipalities. Warrnambool, Moyne, Corangamite, Glenelg and Colac Otway are all included in restrictions for flocks of poultry. The rules mean flocks of more than 50 birds need to…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (405+ words) Researchers in Chile have developed a therapeutic suit containing copper and zinc to help penguins recover faster from injuries. Scientists have tested the suits on five penguins found along Chile’s coast, four of which had sustained wounds believed to have…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (151+ words) • Conducted training on sample collection, handling and shipment, and provided equipment and supplies to the Central Veterinary Laboratory and decentralized sample collection laboratories to strengthen diagnostic capacity. • Delivered nationwide public awareness campaigns on HPAI through seven community radio stations and…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (699+ words) Britain cannot rely on farm biosecurity alone to protect its poultry industry from bird flu, according to new research highlighting wider weaknesses in planning, infrastructure and insurance. The study found that where poultry farms and processing facilities are located — and…...