Preventing contact between wild birds and poultry flocks is even more important with H5 Avian Influenza now in the Australian environment. For free range producers implementing wild bird deterrent strategies is critical to strong biosecurity.

Take a look at newly released factsheet Wild Bird Deterrents that includes pro’s and con’s for various deterrent options – visual and auditory deterrents, habitat modification and more. The factsheet will help to build a tailored approach that reflects your farm’s layout, location and bird pressure.

This factsheet is based on report written by Dr Alex‑Kate Langfield, Director – Hatch House – Evaluating the effectiveness of Wild Bird Deterrents in Poultry Operations. The research was funded by Australian Eggs and the entire final report can be found on the Australian Eggs website.