Netherlands hit with avian influenza outbreak

The Netherlands is the latest country to report an avian influenza outbreak.

It was found on two farms, where 216,000 birds will be culled.

The Ag Minister tells Reuters that nearby farms will be sealed off, while researchers conduct tests to see if it has spread.

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