There are concerns a deadly strain of avian influenza will make its way to Tasmania, following confirmed cases in Victoria.
"We're fortunate that in Australia and New Zealand and our associated islands that we are the last place on the globe that has not experienced that virus," said Dr de Witte. "It's a huge concern, the impact on the industry would be significant," Pure Eggs business manager, Dan Ryan said. "We put a fair bit of effort to make sure that team are fully aware of what best process and best practice looks like and also what are those identifiable symptoms that we might see if there was an early onset or an onset of avian influenza so that we can act promptly and swiftly if required," he added."We are nervous and quite vigilant and aware of what's going on around us," he said.