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Bird flu might not have hit the Southern Riverina region, but those who show birds are not taking any chances.
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Organisers of the Finley and Berrigan shows have, in the past few days, cancelled the poultry competitions at both upcoming events.
This is due to the uncertainty and as a precautionary step to protect poultry and exhibitors from the current outbreak of H5N1 (avian influenza).
The cancellation decision for the Finley Show, which takes place on September 6, was announced on Friday.
The cancellations came after a fifth case of H5 avian influenza (bird flu) was confirmed in NSW on Saturday, with more than 200 nationally.
Show organisers still have bird exhibits
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Organisers of the annual Myrtleford Show say planning for the October event is going full steam ahead, including poultry and avian exhibits remaining a fixture, despite the slow spread of bird flu across parts of the country.
Myrtleford and District Agricultural and Pastoral Society Inc. have been in contact with the Department of Agriculture and have been notified there is currently no need to remove the poultry and the avian exhibits for this year's show, to be held Saturday 24 October at the Myrtleford Recreation Reserve.
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The ongoing threat of bird flu has claimed another Limestone Coast event, with the poultry competition at this year’s Mount Gambier Show cancelled in an effort to protect valuable local flocks.
The Mount Gambier Show Society has made the difficult decision to scrap the popular poultry section, following similar moves by the Adelaide and Melbourne Royal shows and Murray Bridge.
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