Mornington Peninsula Poultry Industry Warned Of Devastating Bird Flu Losses

Mornington Peninsula poultry farms face heightened biosecurity concerns after experts warned H5 bird flu could cause devastating commercial losses.

Mornington Peninsula poultry farms face heightened biosecurity concerns after experts warned H5 bird flu could cause devastating commercial losses.

H5 bird flu has been detected at St Andrews Beach on the Mornington Peninsula. Local councillors and the Western Port Biosphere Foundation are urging residents and visitors to avoid sick or dead wildlife and report sightings immediately.

Residents are being urged to report sick or dead birds and marine mammals as H5 bird flu threatens wildlife, tourism and poultry operations around Western Port.