Authorities are investigating more than 15 reports of unwell birds between Perth and Esperance, with concerns they are carrying the H5N1 bird flu.

Press PLAY to hear the poultry industry’s concerns

Gavin Millard, president of the Esperance Poultry Association, told 6PR Breakfast hosts Millsy and Karl that his committee has decided to cancel their 39th annual poultry show to minimise the risk of spreading the virus across the state.

“The guys on the coast have definitely got more chance of interaction with wild birds and that’s how it’s going to spread”, he said.

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