Australia Bird Flu Anxiety
4 articles from 1 country
Butchers in Australia report significant drops in chicken meat sales, with one experiencing a 60% decline due to public anxiety over bird flu. Indigenous ranger groups in the Northern Territory are seeking funding to protect native wildlife from the threat. Meanwhile, demand for backyard hens is expected to rise amid fears of supermarket egg supply disruptions.
Butchers report chicken meat sales drop amid bird flu anxiety
- Perth butchers report a 20-25% drop in chicken meat sales, attributing it to public anxiety over bird flu. - One butcher experienced a 60% decline in sales over three weeks, leading to discarded product. - Food Standards Australia New Zealand confirms it is safe to eat cooked chicken and eggs, as there is no evidence of bird flu in the Australian poultry industry.
Indigenous Rangers Seek Funding to Protect Remote NT from Bird Flu Threat
- Indigenous ranger groups in Australia's Northern Territory are seeking increased funding. - The money is needed to protect native bird and animal species from the threat of bird flu (H5N1). - Ranger…
Backyard hen boom on the cards amid bird flu fears, seller says
- Demand for backyard hens is expected to surge due to fears of bird flu impacting supermarket egg supplies. - While the poultry industry has no reported cases, over 300 infection events have been rec…
Domestic violence, guns, bird flu and data centres focus of leaders' talks
- Australian leaders are meeting to discuss a crowded agenda including data centers, bird flu, domestic violence, and gun buybacks. - A major point of contention is the federal government's plan for n…