Bird flu
Tests confirm bird flu at eight farms
Avian influenza virus has been confirmed at an eighth Victorian farm, which was already in quarantine.
Controls to reduce bird flu spread
All birds in the Meredith and Terang areas must be kept in cages or sheds, and the US has banned all Victorian poultry product imports, following last week’s outbreak of avian influenza.
Local egg production unaffected by bird flu
Colac district farmers have reassured customers egg production will continue amid this week’s detection of bird flu at farms in the Meredith and Terang regions.