Wentworth Shire Council has taken to social media to share a biosecurity update from the NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (NSW DPIRD).
The update went as follows:
“The NSW Government is responding to confirmed detections of High Pathogenicity H5 Bird Flu in giant petrels on the NSW coast.
While there have been no detections in commercial poultry, captive birds, or native wildlife in our local region, community vigilance is essential to keeping our farms and natural environment safe.
If you spot sick or dead wild birds, backyard poultry, or other wildlife, please remember to Avoid, Record, and Report:
– AVOID contact with sick or dead wildlife and their surrounding environment.
– RECORD details including the date, time, exact location, and take a photo if safe to do so.
– REPORT it immediately to the Emergency Animal Disease Hotline on 1800 675 888 or make an online report via the DPIRD website.”
For further information and updates go to https://www.dpird.nsw.gov.au/ai
