Nervous wait for farmers as bird flu investigation expands
Farmers in Western Australia are on high alert following the confirmation of two avian influenza cases in seabirds along the southern coast. Nearly 60 reports of dead or sick birds are under investigation, prompting strict biosecurity measures among producers. Bill Evans, a Nannup egg farmer, expressed concerns about the potential spread impacting his free-ranging chickens.
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Published 22 Jun 2026, 20:13 UTC · Updated 22 Jun 2026, 20:20 UTC
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