Chicken giant locks down farms as second bird flu case is confirmed (opens original article in a new tab)

Poultry giant Ingham’s locked down farms in Western Australia after two H5N1 bird flu cases were confirmed, with authorities investigating potential nationwide spread through wildlife.

• Poultry giant Ingham’s locked down chicken farms in Western Australia
• At least two cases of H5N1 bird flu confirmed in the state
• Federal Agriculture Minister confirmed second case in northern giant petrel near Esperance
• Authorities investigating if virus is spreading nationwide through wildlife