Victoria Delays Caged Egg Phase-Out Amid Bird Flu Spread

Victoria, Australia has postponed implementation of new poultry welfare regulations, including caged egg rule changes, citing ongoing H5N1 bird flu outbreaks straining industry resources. Authorities say biosecurity response is taking priority over regulatory rollout timelines.

Why it matters: No direct US impact; Australian regulatory delay does not affect US egg supply or compliance requirements.

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