Overview

• A highly pathogenic H7N8 strain of bird flu has been confirmed at a third poultry farm in Euroa, Victoria, near two previously infected properties.
• Authorities have euthanized hundreds of thousands of chickens across the three farms to prevent further spread of the virus.
• A 5km exclusion zone and broader control area have been established, restricting the movement of poultry, eggs, and equipment in affected regions.
• Supermarkets, including Coles and Woolworths, continue to enforce purchase limits on eggs as Australia faces ongoing supply shortages stemming from the 2024 outbreak.
• Agriculture Victoria is working with industry representatives to contain the virus, urging the public to report any unexplained poultry deaths or signs of disease.