Experts cagey over free-range chickens as bird flu cases grow
Australian veterinary authorities are advising poultry farmers to house free-range birds indoors to mitigate the risk of H5N1 bird flu transmission from wild birds. While the virus has not yet spread to farmed populations, the potential economic impact on the egg industry is significant.
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It highlights the ongoing global spread of H5N1 and the potential for severe economic disruption to food supply chains.
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The report relies on official statements and industry data to describe a public health and agricultural concern.
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