Top End locals urged to prepare for 'inevitable' H5 bird flu virus | ABC NEWS

Authorities say it is only a matter of time before the latest strain of bird flu arrives in the Northern Territory, but conservationists and wildlife experts say vaccination of native species is not an option.

Instead, the NT government is looking to enlist the support of the territory's network of birdwatchers and conservationists to help slow the disease's spread.

Chief Veterinary Officer Sue Fitzpatrick is calling on bird owners to protect their flocks and report any symptoms. Joseph Hathaway Wilson has this report for ABC News Northern Territory.

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