Your Shortcut to... Bird flu
There’s been another outbreak of bird flu in Victoria, where thousands of chickens have been culled, adding extra pressure to our already-stretched egg and poultry industry. It’s the latest in a series of flare ups locally, but overseas, the US has been grappling with a far deadlier strain of the disease. So in this Squiz Shortcut, we’ll explain what bird flu is, how it affects poultry and humans, and what’s being done in response.
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