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Government funds poultry industry bird flu preparations

The Government is providing $1.5 million to help poultry farmers strengthen biosecurity measures against H5N1 bird flu.

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The Government has announced a $1.5 million grant to support poultry businesses in preparing for H5N1 bird flu by improving on-farm biosecurity. The funding is available to small and medium commercial operators with fewer than 10,000 birds. Applications for the grant close on September 30.

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Bird flu: Government grants $1.5m for poultry industry preparations

The Government has announced a $1.5 million gran t to help poultry businesses prepare for H5N1 bird flu by improving on-farm biosecurity. The grant is available to small and medium commercial operators with fewer than 10,000 birds, and applications close…

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