Bird flu spreads to third property as farmers warn Australia’s egg shortage could be prolonged

Source: The Guardian | Published: February 21, 2025, 3:57 a.m.

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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Bird flu spreads to third property as farmers warn Australia’s egg shortage could be prolonged

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