H5N1 in Australia and why wild birds matter to poultry

DOCTOR Lee Campbell is a comparative immunologist whose research investigates how Australian wildlife species respond to different pathogens. Her background includes research in avian immunology and avian influenza, including host responses to highly and low pathogenic avian influenza viruses. She is a postdoctoral research fellow in the Sydney School of Veterinary Science at the University of…

August 2026

August 2026 headlines: ACMF partners to cultivate next generation of poultry careers Women in ag leading future of egg industry New RSPCA standard creates compliance pathway for Better Chicken Commitment H5N1 in Australia and why wild birds matter to poultry Inghams makes strategic investment in Australian food technology start-up WEO hatching plans for sustainable egg…

July 2026

July 2026 headlines: First MANE workshop launched by ACMF as High5 Project strengthens national HPAI preparedness Poultry Hub Australia update Australia’s first in-ovo sexed chicks delivered in commercial layer industry EFA celebrates its 10-year anniversary WA H5N1 bird flu detection and what Australian poultry producers need to know Slow Food Movement lives on Australian Poultry…

Stronger mouse baits offer hope as rodent pressure escalates across Australian farming regions

ABOVE: Rodent outbreaks can create major biosecurity, feed contamination and infrastructure risks for intensive livestock operations. AUSTRALIAN producers are being urged to remain vigilant as severe mouse activity continues across key agricultural regions, particularly in Western and central Australia, with experts warning the economic and operational impacts extend well beyond grain production. For poultry farmers…

June 2026

June 2026 headlines: Industry collaboration on display at PIX and AVPA Scientific Meeting Understanding our regulatory landscape for egg production Stronger mouse baits offer hope as rodent pressure escalates across Australian farming regions Circling food waste for chicken meat Highly efficient and cost-effective wastewater pump for poultry producer Chick selection tech welcomed by Aussie egg…

May 2026

May 2026 headlines: Fuel security critical to keeping chicken meat on Australian supermarket shelves What we could learn from Japan Big Aussie blaster cuts cleaning time New requirements for Victorian poultry producers and owners Focus on how chickens see humans Not all equipment is created equal Managing yolk colour consistency under cost pressure Prime poultry…

April 2026

April 2026 headlines: Australian chicken meat shines in latest ABARES ag commodities report Joint industry bodies’ dinner in NSW Fuel supply pressure flowing into supply chain Tassie’s Nichols Poultry in trouble PIX 2026 – developing our poultry industry’s future Computer simulation helping prepare Australia for H5 bird flu Transforming wastewater management at abattoir with smart…

March 2026

March 2026 headlines: Australian chicken meat industry’s leadership in antimicrobial stewardship Egg yolk pigmentation – what drives colour and why it matters Norway phasing out fast-growing chickens by 2027 Taking pressure off modern poultry shed water management A healthy alliance for welfare’s sake PIX 2026 – Global expertise driving practical outcomes Bringing commercial biopesticide for…