Victoria confirms first H5 bird flu case in a fox, with suspected dolphin case
Victorian authorities have confirmed H5 bird flu in a red fox found dead at Torquay on the state's south-west coast. They also suspect that a dolphin found dead at Lorne died from the same virus. The detections mark the first recorded case of H5 bird flu in a mammal in Victoria, according to officials.Acting chief veterinary officer Cameron Gunn said the fox was collected through ongoing surveillance and monitoring efforts. He said authorities were not generally concerned about foxes spreading the virus itself, but warned that infected carcasses could be moved by scavenging animals. Victoria has recorded 212 positive bird... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Sep 2026 07:32 LONDON
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