Experts cagey over free-range chickens as bird flu cases grow
Free-range poultry farmers in Australia face potential indoor confinement due to H5N1 bird flu, following the discovery of a seventh infected seabird in northern Perth. NSW Agriculture Minister Tara Moriarty emphasized the seriousness of the threat, noting precautions are being taken. An outbreak could significantly impact egg production, as free-range eggs account for 60 percent of the market.
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Published 06 Jul 2026, 09:30 UTC · Updated 06 Jul 2026, 09:40 UTC
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