A LOCAL veterinarian has issued a warning following confirmation that Agriculture Victoria was investigating a number of poultry deaths at egg farms near Meredith and Terang.

Agriculture Victoria has confirmed that the H7N3 high pathogenic strain of avian influenza virus is the cause of a number of poultry deaths at the egg farms. The property in Terang is directly connected with the Meredith property, through joint management, staff and machinery.