22/06/2026
HIGH PATHOGEN AVIAN INFLUENZA ALERT
Unfortunately the time has come, HPAI has been detected in migratory birds in WA.
It’s only a matter of time until it arrives in Tasmania, therefore being alert and prepared is the best way to prevent disease.
HPAI is a flu-like virus transmitted by migrating birds and can affect all wildlife, birds, chickens, parrots and humans.
Bird symptoms include:
🧠 neurological, weakness, tremors and seizures
🫁 breathing problems, nasal discharge, discolouration of comb and wattles
🫀bruising or haemorrhages
☠️ sudden death
What to do:
If you see dead wildlife or birds, do not approach
If your pet birds are showing symptoms, do not bring them to the vet. Call and we will advise.
If you see a large flock of deceased birds call the hot line below.
24-hour Emergency Animal Disease Hotline on 1800 675 888.
How to protect your flock and yourself:
✅Do not approach sick animals
✅Prevent wild birds from interacting with your birds, physically and through water source and food.
✅get yourself vaccinated against flu as it will help prevent spread and mutation of the virus.
✅ keep cats indoors and dog on leads to prevent interaction with wildlife.
For more information please refer to the following
https://nre.tas.gov.au/biosecurity-tasmania/animal-biosecurity/animal-health/poultry-and-pigeons/bird-flu
Take care out there and please call the clinic if you have any concerns
