New restrictions on Victorian poultry and poultry by-products entering the US will have limited impact on the local industry, a peak group says. The order was prompted by an avian influenza outbreak on two farms in Victoria’s south-west operated by Avgo and Surf Coast Eggs Farms. More than 500,000 chickens were culled after cases of H7N3 were detected at the properties at Meredith and Terang that share management, staff and machinery.
Bird flu detected at second Victorian farm as separate outbreak found in Western Australia Read more On Saturday, the US Department of Agriculture imposed restrictions on avian products originating or transiting through Victoria as of 22 May. The restrictions apply to certain fresh poultry products, commercial birds, hatching eggs, by-products and several other bird products. Any imports to the US of processed products must have a permit or government certification confirming they were treated in line with Department of Agriculture guidelines.
We have issued a housing requirement for all birds within the movement control zones around Meredith and Terang. All poultry farmers, backyard flock and bird owners must house birds enclosed in cages or sheds. Report sick or dead birds to 1800 266 266 👉 https://t.
co/bq6qMabTvC pic.twitter.com/DvVS8eyc4t — Agriculture Victoria (@VicGovAg) May 24, 2024 The Australian Chicken Meat Federation chief executive, Mary Wu, said the restrictions would not have a big impact on the local meat industry but would.
