'Early part of that curve': Mass mortality feared as bird flu cases surge The recent surge in bird flu cases across Australia has sparked concerns about mass mortality events in seabird colonies and marine mammals.
The detection of H5N1 variant in Victoria for the first time, followed by suspected cases in crested terns, has set alarm bells ringing.
Australia's Chief Veterinary Officer, Dr Beth Cookson, has confirmed that all infected birds so far are wild seabirds found in coastal locations.