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Australia Eradicates H7 Flu, Boosts Biosecurity with $100M

2/6/2025

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Australia Eradicates Avian Flu

Australia has triumphantly eradicated the H7 avian influenza strain after culling more than 1.8 million birds. However, egg farmers are still on edge, grappling with fatigue from the extensive cleanup and the persistent danger of the H5N1 strain. In response, the government has committed over $100 million to bolster biosecurity and readiness for future outbreaks.

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Poultry Industry Devastation

The recent bird flu outbreak has devastated the U.S. poultry industry, wiping out 14 million egg-laying hens and triggering egg shortages and soaring prices. While experts assure that properly cooked eggs pose a minimal risk, they advise consumers to steer clear of raw or undercooked eggs. The CDC continues to assess the risk to the public as low.

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Australia Eradicates Avian Flu

Australia has triumphantly eradicated the H7 avian influenza strain after culling more than 1.8 million birds. However, egg farmers are still on edge, grappling with fatigue from the extensive cleanup and the persistent danger of the H5N1 strain. In response, the government has committed over $100 million to bolster biosecurity and readiness for future outbreaks.

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