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Australia's poultry industry on high alert as H5 bird flu threat looms
Australia's poultry industry is on high alert as seven cases of H5 bird flu are detected nationwide. Agriculture Minister Julie Collins emphasizes the lessons learned from the U.S. outbreak, which led to over 130 million birds culled. Farmers are now advised to shelter free-range chickens amid concerns of local infections.
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Published 07 Jul 2026, 11:59 UTC · Updated 07 Jul 2026, 12:00 UTC
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