Riverina Wildlife Health
If you have found one, or a small number of deceased wildlife on your private property it is unlikely that an investigation will be initiated unless there are unique circumstances. It is important to be aware that you may still be able to catch infectious diseases from deceased wildlife. If you need to dispose […]
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Wildlife may cause injury if not handled correctly or have diseases that can infect people. You should not attempt to rescue a native animal if you don’t have the proper skills. If it is safe for both you and the animal, here are some things you can do while waiting for a wildlife rescuer
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Many young birds will leave the nest and spend several days on the ground while they are learning to fly. This process is called fledging, and birds of this age are called fledglings. Fledgling birds will usually have mostly smooth adult feathers with a few fluffy feathers. They should be bright and active and may
Avian influenza (also known as ‘bird flu’) is a virus that typically infects birds. Strains of avian influenzas may be low pathogenicity (does not usually cause serious disease) or high pathogenicity (capable of causing serious disease). Since 2021, a new strain of highly pathogenic avian influenza has been circulating around the world and causing
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You have reported a mass bird mortality event (more than 10 birds found dead) in your area. These events are significant and may be due to an outbreak of disease, exposure to toxins or pollutants, or other causes. Birds may function as an indicator species for a problem in the ecosystem, including possible threats to
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Australia is home to more than 800 bird species, and nearly half of these species are only found here. Birdwatching is a great way to learn more about Australia’s unique species and spend time outdoors in the environment. Sick birds: Sick or injured birds should be taken to a local veterinarian as soon as
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Please contact the National Emergency Animal Disease Hotline directly on 1800 675 888 to report this event. More information on emergency animal diseases and reporting can be found on the Australian Government Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry website: https://www.outbreak.gov.au/prepare-respond/report
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Join our wildlife health community to learn about and contribute to wildlife health in our region. Click this link to register: https://riverinawildlifehealth.com.au/wp-login.php?action=register
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