Agriculture Victoria says H7N8 strain of avian influenza has been detected at a poultry farm at Euroa
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A highly pathogenic strain of bird flu has been detected at a third property in Victoria, with farmers warning it could exacerbate Australia’s egg shortage in coming months.
Agriculture Victoria on Thursday said the H7N8 strain of avian influenza had been detected at a third poultry farm at Euroa in Victoria’s north-east.
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Author : Adeshola Ore
Publish date : 2025-02-21 03:57:00
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