High‑risk bird flu strain H5N1 circling worldwide; how prepared is NZ?
The current H5N1 strain is unprecedented in both scale and scope. Its host range now spans hundreds of…
Whangārei dam closed to public after more bird deaths, avian botulism suspected
“We have notified relevant stakeholders and hapū, and will work with them as more information becomes available. “Any…
Northland avian botulism outbreak kills hundreds of ducks at Ngunguru
“It’s a significant blow for pāteke – the total number of deaths may represent up to 3% of…
Avian botulism outbreak kills more than a dozen ducks at Napier’s Anderson Park
Avian botulism is a naturally occurring bird disease triggered by environmental conditions that prompt a bacteria, found naturally…