Bird Flu
Avian Influenza
This disease is NOT present in New Zealand
Report suspect avian influenza cases to Biosecurity New Zealand's exotic pests and diseases hotline on 0800 80 99 66
General Information
Avian Influenza is a disease of birds. There are many strains of avian influenza viruses naturally present in many species of wild birds, especially water fowl (ducks and geese). Most are harmless and do not cause disease in human or birds.
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) is a severe form of the disease that spreads quickly, causing sudden death in poultry. The H5N1 (Asian strain) avian influenza virus, commonly referred to as bird flu is HPAI.
- Avian Influenza: Factsheet
(133 Kb) - How to keep your birds safe and healthy: Factsheet (170 Kb)
- 8 Tips to keep birds healthy: Poster (101 Kb)
Media Releases
- Surveillance confirms commercial poultry meat free from avian influenza (20 July 2006)
- NZ Poultry Meat Industry free of Avian Influenza (19 July 2006)
- MAF staffer aids in fight against Avian flu
(April 2004)
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