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PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza (51): Australia (VI) poultry, HPAI H7N7

Avian Influenza -- AustraliaBirds on [a free-range egg] farm near Lethbridge [Victoria] have tested positive for H7N7 avian influenza virus. Fowl found to have contracted the virus are being euthanized to stop the spread of the disease. [The farm had 43 000 birds and 21 750 cases of avian influenza, according to the immediate notification of the event to OIE; see . - Mod.TG]H7N7 is spread from one sick bird to another and mainly affects chickens, ducks, geese, turkeys, guinea fowl, quail, pheasants, Read more [...]