Australia is battling a triple avian influenza threat this year, with three highly contagious H7 strains causing chaos in poultry farms across southeastern states. Experts Debbie Eagles and Frank Wong from the Australian Center for Disease Preparedness sounded the alarm Monday, calling it an 'unprecedented' challenge. 🚨
Farms Under Siege
Over 500,000 chickens have been culled in Victoria, New South Wales, and the Australian Capital Territory to curb the spread. Outbreaks have led to temporary farm lockdowns and strict biosecurity measures. 🚧
Why It Matters Globally
While no human cases have been reported yet, the CSIRO warns that multiple strains circulating at once create a 'perfect storm' for potential mutations. 🌪️ This could impact food security and international trade—especially as the global community eyes similar outbreaks in Asia and Europe.
