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Bird flu threat widens

The worsening avian flu outbreak in southern Victoria has pulled the rug from under poultry shows and competitions across the state – including Mildura and District Poultry and Pigeon Fanciers Club.

Avian influenza virus has been confirmed at a seventh Victorian farm, which was already in quarantine.

Tests have confirmed the high pathogenicity H7N3 strain at a commercial egg farm, which is loc...