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What are the treatments for Avian Influenza?

Practical advice for your flock in Australia.

Chicken Hatchery Australia · Backyard poultry guide

What are the treatments for Avian Influenza?

Suspected avian influenza requires immediate veterinary and official advice, not home treatment. Phone the Emergency Animal Disease Hotline on 1800 675 888, avoid moving birds and follow the relevant authority’s instructions. Do not medicate the flock or transport an ill bird to a clinic without first telling the veterinarian about the suspicion.

A suspected outbreak is not a home-treatment problem

Official investigation may require sampling and disease-control measures. Do not assume that vitamins or antibiotics will make it safe to move or mix affected birds.

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Explore our breed and compatibility guides to plan your flock, or use the health checker to find care information. For general questions, visit our contact page.

If your chicken is unwell, contact a poultry-experienced veterinarian promptly.

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