A deadly strain of avian influenza wreaking havoc in Victoria is yet to make its way to Tasmania, keeping the state bird flu free. But Biosecurity Tasmania warns it won't stay this way forever, and is urging the state's agricultural industry to be extra vigilant.
There are concerns a deadly strain of avian influenza will make its way to Tasmania, following confirmed cases in Victoria.
"It's not really possible to say when it might get here but we are conducting planning and preparation for that event if it does occur." "We sanitise the drinking water for our hens, we make sure we have strict protocols in place around who enters our ranges, and we make sure our team is trained in biosecurity," Mr Ryan said.Bird flu is commonly transmitted from wild birds and bird droppings, and there's a big emphasis at Pure Eggs on keeping wild birds away from chicken flocks.
Poultry fancier Mark Robertson is due to take about 100 chickens to the Royal Canberra Show in June, but he's worried about potential virus transmission.It's expected more than 3,500 chickens and ducks with their owners will descend on the national capital. That includes everything from budgies to racing pigeons, backyard chickens and endangered species programs like the Orange Bellied Parrots who are also at risk.
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