Victorian poultry farms ordered to lockdown to prevent H5N1 bird flu spread
The Victorian government has ordered poultry producers with 50 or more birds to house them indoors for 14 days to prevent the spread of H5N1 bird flu. This precautionary measure follows detections of the virus in wild birds across the state.
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Proactive biosecurity measures are essential to protect the agricultural industry and prevent potential zoonotic disease outbreaks.
Large poultry producers will be forced to house their birds due to a government order. ( Supplied: Sunny Queen )
Victorian poultry producers have been ordered to house their birds by the state government in a move to prevent the spread of H5N1 bird flu.
The measures will apply to poultry owners with more than 50 birds in metropolitan Melbourne and select areas of concern.
The housing orders will last for an initial period of 14 days, with the government to monitor the situation as it develops.
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The announcement builds on a voluntary housing order in place, and will apply to poultry owners with 50 or more birds in metropolitan Melbourne, coastal areas and some neighbouring areas.
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