Bird flu has been detected at a sixth Victorian farm, with all poultry having to be culled to prevent the spread.
Ducks to be culled after bird flu detected at sixth Victoria n farm close to original outbreak, despite site already being in quarantine
All ducks at the property will be culled under veterinary supervision, with the site also needing to be cleaned to ensure it is cleared of the infection. "It's a difficult time for our farmers and we're making sure mental health support is available and eligible producers can access compensation." “We have introduced a temporary limit of two egg cartons per customer in our national stores, excluding in-store Western Australia,” a Coles spokesperson told SkyNews.com.au earlier this week.
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