Victoria lifts ten-week poultry lockdown despite ongoing bird flu spread
Victoria lifted a ten-week poultry lockdown today despite ongoing bird flu spread in wildlife. Flocks of 50 or more birds can now range freely after authorities weighed animal welfare concerns and forecast hot temperatures. Chief veterinary officer Graeme Cooke urged farmers to maintain biosecurity measures, saying reducing contact between poultry and wild birds remains the most effective disease prevention strategy.
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Published 15 Oct 2026, 23:02 UTC · Updated 15 Oct 2026, 23:10 UTC
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