Globally, H5 bird flu remains one of the most serious diseases affecting poultry and wildlife, including mammals.
It is yet to spread on the WA mainland, but is having a serious impact on wildlife and the people who work with wildlife in the eastern states of Australia. This gives us a rare opportunity to learn from other states and prepare before it arrives.
This event is for everyone. If you study on campus, work here, handle animals or samples, do fieldwork, or simply see birds in your backyard, H5 bird flu is relevant to you.
Agenda:
| Time |
Session |
| 10:00am |
Welcome |
| 10:05am |
H5 bird flu: what it is, where it is and why it matters
Simone Vitali, Wildlife Health Australia
|
| 10:20am |
WA's preparedness: DBCA's role and response
Rebecca Vaughan Higgins, Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions
|
| 10:30am |
Murdoch's H5 response and launch of the H5 Bird Flu Resource Hub
Dr Bethany Jackson, Murdoch University
|
| 10:50am |
Panel discussion and Q&A: your questions answered
Chair: Kirsty Moynihan, Harry Butler Institute.
Panellists from DBCA, Wildlife Health Australia, WA Wildlife, Veterinary Surgeons Board, DPIRD, Department of Health and WorkSafe.
Questions taken in the room and online.
|
| 11:40am |
Wrap-up and close |
