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Asia has spent 30 years fighting bird flu. Here's what Australia can learn
Key takeaways
- Hong Kong was first to respond to an outbreak of H5N1 bird flu three decades ago.
- Asian nations have nearly 30 years of experience stamping out the disease, responding to outbreaks with culling, surveillance and restrictions on moving poultry.
- Others in the region have also vaccinated chickens and ducks.
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Hong Kong was first to respond to an outbreak of H5N1 bird flu three decades ago. (Reuters)
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Asian nations have nearly 30 years of experience stamping out the disease, responding to outbreaks with culling, surveillance and restrictions on moving poultry.
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