May 22nd 2024.
It has been confirmed that bird flu has been detected on an egg farm in Victoria, after multiple poultry deaths were reported. According to Agriculture Victoria, initial tests have shown the presence of the virus on a farm near Meredith, which is located west of Melbourne. As a precautionary measure, samples have been sent to the Australian Centre for Disease Preparedness in Geelong for further testing and the farm has been placed under quarantine.
Avian influenza is a common virus found in birds all over the world. There are two types of virus strains - low pathogenicity and high pathogenicity. In the year 2020, there were reports of three egg farms in Victoria being affected by HPAI bird flu, but they were declared disease-free in February 2021. Recent news has also reported on the death of a UK grandfather and hospitalization of eight Australians after a plane plummeted due to the virus.
While there have been cases of humans contracting the virus from direct contact with infected animals, Agriculture Victoria assures that the current risk to the public is low. However, they remind all poultry and bird owners in Victoria to follow strict biosecurity measures, such as keeping their sheds, yards, and equipment clean, and limiting contact between their birds and wild birds. Owners are also advised to ensure their footwear is clean, wash their hands before and after handling birds or eggs, and quarantine any new birds before integrating them with existing ones.
There is no need for concern about eggs and poultry products from supermarkets, as Agriculture Victoria confirms they do not pose a risk and are safe to consume. In case of any suspicion of an emergency animal disease, they urge people to immediately report it to the 24-hour EAD Hotline on 1800 675 888 or to their local vet. And for the latest updates on breaking news, celebrities, and sports news, people can join their WhatsApp channel for a more personalized experience. No need to worry about comments, algorithms, or privacy - everything is kept private.
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