Another case of H5 Bird Flu has been detected in the North West.
A crested turn collected from Rocky Cape bringing the State to 11 recorded cases.
The Department of Natural Resources Wes Ford says more cases are expected at other locations over time, with focus centered on early detection, strong surveillance and rapid response.
Mr Ford said that pet owners had an important part to play in Tasmania’s bird flu response,
“Some domestic animals, including dogs and cats, can be affected with bird flu through close contact with sick or dead wildlife, body fluids, or contaminated environments.
“Dog owners are strongly encouraged to observe local government ‘on and off’ lead laws or no dog zones, to protect birds from unnecessary stress.
“When walking your dog, keep it on a lead and prevent it from investigating, touching or scavenging dead birds, sick wildlife or animal carcasses to prevent it from potential exposure to bird flu.”
At this point, there is no evidence of mass mortalities and there has been no detections in Tasmanian poultry and chicken and eggs remain safe to eat.
