Two mobile incident command centres have been sent to Meredith to help fight the currently bird flu outbreak.
Seven farms within the Golden Plains Shire have been impacteded by avian flu.
The Victorian government says the vans, which were previously used by the SES, have been refurbished and equipped with satellite access and AV equipment.
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That will allow Agriculture Victoria teams to be on the ground where outbreaks are happening.
Agriculture Minister Ros Spence said biosecurity emergencies could happen in any area of Victoria.
“These new mobile incident command centres are key to ensuring we can get our expertise on ground as quickly and efficiently as possible,” she said.
“The Biosecurity Reference Group will be able to draw on their industry connections and diverse expertise to ensure that biosecurity actions and activities delivered across Victoria will be meaningful and relevant situations we face.”
Movement controls remain in place in the affected areas to prevent the spread of the virus.
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Bird owners are also being urged to remain vigilant and report any uexplained bird deaths.