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Andrew Stafford and Allanah Sciberras

Poultry industry warned of devastating bird flu losses

Poultry farmers are being warned it is inevitable the bird flu outbreak will impact the industry. (Dan Peled/AAP PHOTOS)

Australia's poultry farmers can expect a bird flu mortality rate similar to the devastating outbreak in the United States, an expert says.

The warning comes as the Melbourne Royal Show cancels its poultry competition at this year's event, citing uncertainty about the growing outbreak.

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