The virus strain is a separate H7N8 strain from the 2024 outbreak.
Avian flu was detected on two Australian farms in Victoria, urging authorities to establish quarantine control areas.
A recently detected strain of H7N8, which differs from the one identified last year, was found at two poultry farms in northern Victoria.
It is also different from the highly pathogenic H5N1 strain identified overseas in humans.
Agricultural Victoria has confirmed that diagnostic testing has been conducted by the CSIRO Australian Disease Preparation Centre in Geelong to confirm that the properties of the two poultry are quarantined.
A restricted area of 5km wide has been implemented around the infected characteristics within the large control area covering Strathbogie Shire, east of the Ghoulburn Valley Highway. The idea is to “prevent movements that could spread the virus.”
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This includes collecting, processing or packaging eggs on the premises for the purpose of moving them, and also applies to meat and corpses from chicken and birds. ”
The towns of Victoria affected by this outbreak include Euro, Violet Town, Longwood, Raffie, Abenelle and Strathbogie.
The Australian government emphasized that all infected property will be subject to “quarantine, depopulation, disposal, and decontamination.”
However, the federal government has reassured residents that it is safe to consume chicken and eggs as long as they are properly processed and cooked.
Egg restrictions may be in place, but still widely available, while chicken supply must be consistent.
“Consumers can expect that some retailers may hold purchase restrictions,” the government said. “There was no impact on the chicken supply.”
The Queensland government has also warned poultry producers and pet owners to take steps to prevent disease in light of the Victorian outbreak.
This includes keeping your hands away from contact with cleaning equipment, aircraft, birds where birds are stored, water and food, and washing your hands with soap before and after contact with the birds.
What is bird flu?
Avian influenza, also known as avian influenza, can also spread to humans through direct contact with birds. The virus caused by influenza A usually spreads among birds, but can affect humans and other species as well.
The major strains of the virus are H5N1, H7N9, and H5N8. Hong Kong’s first known human infection occurred in 1997. There have been several outbreaks since then, but are limited to human transmission.
Human cases in Wyoming, USA
Meanwhile, the US in Wyoming has just discovered its first case of human avian influenza. H5N1 was found in an older woman who underlies her health.
Health officials are closely monitoring the situation, but said the risk to the population is still low at this time. The US has recorded 68 pathogenic avian influenza.
But state health officer and epidemiologist Dr. Alexia Harrist said the development does not require high levels of concern among most Wyoming residents.
“Our staff is following up with other people who have been in contact with herds and patients, and will continue to work closely with state and national experts to monitor the situation in Wyoming,” Harist said. I said that.
However, it also noted that human-to-human transmission of avian influenza had not occurred in the United States to date.
