Poultry lockdown in Victoria lifted despite bird flu infections in wildlife
In short:
The poultry lockdown in Victoria's southern and coastal areas is ending today, even though bird flu is still spreading among wildlife.
Agriculture Victoria says welfare concerns and forecast hot temperatures were taken into consideration when deciding to ease the confinement rules for flocks of 50 or more birds.
What's next?
Authorities will continue monitoring the bird flu situation and will re-introduce the housing order if needed.
