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Tens of thousands of chickens and emus to be killed as Victorian bird flu outbreak worsens – ABC News
Three different strains of bird flu have hit six farms in Victoria, including an ASX-listed company that looks set to lose a third of its flock. Emus, along with chickens and turkeys, will have to be euthanased.
Tens of thousands of chickens and an untold number of emus will be euthanased as Victoria battles multiple bird flu outbreaks.
Key points:
- Six Victorian farms are dealing with bird flu outbreaks, which could result in a $23m loss for an ASX-listed company
- One of the impacted farms is home to 8,000 emus, some of which will have to be euthanased
- Containment zones have been established, and farmers nearby are growing increasingly nervous for their flocks
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