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The article reports that avian flu has spread to a second farm in Victoria State, Australia, with hundreds of thousands of egg-laying chickens culled to contain outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza. The H7N3 bird flu strain was detected in Terang, with an interconnected farm in Meredith also affected. Additionally, a low-pathogenic H9N2 bird flu outbreak was reported in Western Australia, contributing to global concerns about avian influenza. Officials reassure consumers that eggs and poultry products are safe, despite the outbreaks. Shares of poultry producer Inghams Group Ltd. and Collins Foods Ltd. have fallen in response to the news. The article also mentions the potential risks of the H5N1 virus and its impact on wildlife and human health.
Source: YAHOO