New bird flu advice for egg producers as testing continues
The federal Agriculture Department advised free-range egg producers to keep birds indoors to curb H5N1 bird flu spread on July 4, 2026. Five confirmed cases exist in Australia, with two suspected cases under investigation. This time-limited measure will be reviewed in two weeks as authorities test samples from affected birds.
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Published 04 Jul 2026, 08:30 UTC · Updated 04 Jul 2026, 08:40 UTC
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