The ACMF is aware of a single detection of avian influenza on an egg farm in Victoria. Victorian veterinary authorities have quarantined the egg farm and have stopped all movements onto and off this farm, in order to eradicate the virus as quickly as possible.

 As a precaution, the Australian chicken meat industry has entered an alert phase and companies have implemented enhanced biosecurity measures throughout their operations. At this stage, no discernible impact is expected on chicken meat supplies at the retail level.

For more information on avian influenza and the current response visit:

https://agriculture.vic.gov.au/biosecurity/animal-diseases/poultry-diseases/avian-influenza-bird-flu