Western Australian poultry producers enforce lockdowns amid H5N1 bird flu case
A second case of H5N1 bird flu was confirmed near Esperance, prompting Western Australian poultry producers to enforce lockdowns. Colin Ford of Albany Farm Fresh Eggs expressed concern but noted no evidence of infection in commercial flocks. Inghams Group is implementing precautionary measures, including a complete lockdown across its WA operations to mitigate potential risks.
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Published 23 Jun 2026, 00:56 UTC · Updated 23 Jun 2026, 01:00 UTC
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