Australia remained free from H5N1 bird flu until recently. This paper provides an update on the H5N1 situation and an overview of Australian governments' response to the threat. Work is being undertaken to determine whether H5N1 has become established in mainland bird populations and to date it has not spread to poultry.

This fact sheet defines the One Health approach to public health, which aims to improve the health of people, animals, and ecosystems by integrating these fields rather than treating them separately. The resource highlights the significance of One Health, especially in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, which exposed gaps in integrated health approaches.

China is experiencing an outbreak of African Swine Fever (ASF), which is devastating its pig farms. this paper argues that the Chinese response to the crisis has not been well managed. Quarantine efforts have failed and a culture of secrecy around reporting outbreaks has made the epidemic harder to control.

Federal Agriculture Minister Barnaby Joyce claims a move towards free-range egg production will lead to an increase in bird flu.

The keeping of backyard poultry gives great enjoyment to many people. As more people in Victoria purchase small acreages, poultry ownership is becoming a popular and economically beneficial pastime. The production of fresh eggs and meat for human consumption, plus the enjoyment they give as pets or show birds, makes poultry valuable members of many...