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First Australian death of little penguin with H5 bird flu confirmed on Phillip Island

Authorities confirm first Australian death of species found with virus near where it attracts crowds to a ‘penguin parade’

The Guardian - AU · Aug 15

'Cruel and unsafe': crackdown on exotic animal trade

A fresh campaign has been launched to crack down on the rise of increasingly sophisticated, and often cruel, exotic pet smuggling operations.

AAP · Apr 21

Shocking animal cruelty claims as vets blow whistle on export abattoirs

On-plant vets are an international trade requirement - but dozens have now spoken out about what they claim is Australia’s lax oversight of the export meat industry

The Guardian - AU · Apr 18, 2025

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Farmers Warn Of Egg Shortage As Bird Flu Found In Third Aussie Farm

A third property in Australia has been discovered with bird flu which may lead to a prolonged egg shortage crisis, according to farmers.

Pedestrian.tv · Feb 22, 2025

Bird flu spreads to third property as farmers warn Australia’s egg shortage could be prolonged

Agriculture Victoria says H7N8 strain of avian influenza has been detected at a poultry farm at Euroa

The Guardian - AU · Feb 21, 2025

Our new puppy has health and behavioural issues. Can I ask the breeder to foot the vet bill?

If your pet has a heritable defect, you can ask the breeder to cover the ‘repair’, writes Australian policy professional Kat George. But the puppy’s behaviour is another matter

The Guardian - AU · Feb 2, 2025

Victorian government criticised over ‘barbaric’ use of firefighting foam to kill 30,000 farmed ducks

Exclusive: Animal advocates condemn culling method used in response to bird flu outbreak

The Guardian - AU · Nov 9, 2024

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Gaps in biosecurity shield putting farmers at risk

Agriculture Victoria is fighting to contain five plant pests and diseases, but it could lack the staff it needs to fight future outbreaks, a report shows.

AAP · Oct 16, 2024

Bird flu detected at eighth Victorian farm

Another Victorian farm has been confirmed to have bird flu, the eighth in the state, with the chickens at the property doomed to be euthanised.

AAP · Jun 24, 2024

Experts struggle to crack mystery new bird-flu outbreak

Australia does not do enough to protect its biosecurity, an expert has warned as authorities work overtime to contain the spread of bird flu in two states.

AAP · Jun 19, 2024

Egg farmers say supply not at risk from bird flu after Coles imposes two-carton limit on shoppers

Supermarket’s restriction applies everywhere except WA as more than 500,000 chickens euthanised due to avian influenza

The Guardian - AU · Jun 10, 2024

Thousands of hens to be culled as flu hits fifth farm

A Victorian egg producer will destroy tens of thousands of hens after avian influenza was detected at a second farm, bringing the number impacted to five.

AAP · Jun 7, 2024

Australia reports new bird flu case day after first human infection

The human case found in Australia is of the same H5N1 strain that has spread rapidly around the world

The Independent UK · May 23, 2024

Bird flu outbreak sparks mass cull of farmed chickens

Thousands of birds at an egg farm will be culled after a bird flu outbreak as authorities reveal a child is Australia's first case of a deadly global strain.

AAP · May 22, 2024

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AAP · Mar 26, 2024

Abattoirs make 0.1 per cent of Vic cruelty complaints

Transparency and animal welfare practices in Victoria's pork industry have been under the spotlight as a state inquiry into pig welfare continues.

AAP · Feb 12, 2024

Anthrax outbreak kills cattle on Victorian property

A property in Victoria has been quarantined after an anthrax outbreak killed five cattle in northern Victoria.

AAP · Jan 3, 2024

Asian toad pest found in Victoria a 'serious threat'

Melburnians have been urged to look out for the deadly Asian black-spined toad after a resident found one while taking an afternoon walk on Boxing Day.

AAP · Jul 18, 2023

Toll from spate of mysterious horse deaths rises to 13

Another three horses have been reported dead after authorities launched an investigation into a spate of mystery illnesses and sudden horse deaths in Victoria.

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The Guardian - AU · Jul 17, 2023

Concern grows over mystery horse deaths in Victoria as toll rises to 13

Horses at five properties, all at least 30km apart, have died within 48 hours of the rapid onset of a severe, unspecified illness

AAP · Jul 16, 2023

Spate of mysterious horse deaths sparks investigation

Authorities are investigating how 10 horses died across three separate Victorian properties after showing short-term signs of illness.

The Guardian - AU · Jul 16, 2023

Mystery of at least 10 horse deaths in Victoria sparks urgent investigation

Agriculture Victoria says it is ‘working with local veterinarians and experts to investigate the cause of multiple sudden horse deaths at three properties’

ABC News · Nov 4, 2022

Victorian farmers face massive clean-up and costs after weeks of devastating floods

The state government estimates about 12,000 farming properties have been affected and there is still a flood threat from the Murray River.

ABC News · Aug 25, 2022

Varroa mite surveillance stepped up as 80,000 hives sent to almond plantations in southern NSW

NSW bees are still banned from going into several states, but that hasn't stopped hundreds of thousands of them from being sent to almond plantations in southern NSW at a time when the industry desperately needs them.

ABC News · Aug 1, 2022

Foot-and-mouth disease threat prompts Victoria to form emergency animal disease task force

The group will be co-chaired by Agriculture Victoria chief executive officer Matt Lowe and the Emergency Management Commissioner Andrew Crisp.

ABC News · Jul 25, 2022

Victorian almond growers face massive beehive shortage for pollination, due to varroa mite outbreak

Victorian beehives stranded in New South Wales due to the bee travel ban can now return home, but the state's almond industry is still facing a massive hive shortage.

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