HPAI H5 Dairy Webinar

A new strain of bird flu, highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1 HPAI), is causing widespread mortalities among birds and mammals across the globe. This strain is spreading rapidly between continents through wild bird migration and has been reported in non-avian species, including dairy cattle.

Currently, Australia remains the only continent free from this strain.

The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry has partnered with Dairy Australia to commission an independent risk assessment for H5N1 HPAI in Australian dairy cattle. The report has now been finalised and a webinar will be held to discuss its key findings and what they mean for the Australian dairy industry.

Join us at this webinar to gain critical insights into this emerging global threat.

Key topics covered will include:
– Findings from the H5N1 HPAI risk assessment for the Australian dairy sector.
– Insights into the global situation and risks to Australia.
– How governments and the dairy industry are preparing for a potential outbreak.

Guest speakers include:
– Dr Brant Smith, National Animal Disease Preparedness Coordinator, Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry
– Dr Brendan Cowled, Executive Director, Ausvet Pty Ltd
– Zoe Vogels, National Milk Quality & Biosecurity Lead, Dairy Australia