Bird flu nz
2024 - 12 - 2Egg-citing News: Bird Flu Hits Otago, and 40,000 Chickens Are Feeling Blue!
bird flu avian influenza - Biosecurity New Zealand - bird flu - chicken culling - H7N6 strain - New Zealand economy - Otago egg farm - poultry exports - raw eggs consumptionThe first case of high pathogenic bird flu in NZ has been confirmed in Otago, leading to drastic measures and a poultry export halt. Find out how the feathered friends are affected!
New Zealand has officially recorded its first case of high pathogenic bird flu, and it's causing quite a flap—especially for our feathered friends in Otago. This shocking discovery was made at a commercial egg farm in Moeraki, where strict biosecurity measures are now in full effect. With the confirmation of the H7N6 strain, a staggering 40,000 chickens are set to be culled, sending waves through the farming community and prompting quick government action to manage the situation.
Biosecurity New Zealand has stepped in, implementing tight movement controls on the affected egg farm to prevent further spread of the virus. Farmers are on high alert, as the avian influenza typically breeds mild symptoms in wild birds but can take a turn for the worse when it spills over into domestic poultry. Stuart Anderson, Deputy Director-General of Biosecurity New Zealand, assures that teams are working diligently to eradicate this outbreak with as little disruption as possible.
In response to the crisis, New Zealand has temporarily halted poultry exports—a decision that will have significant economic implications, as the poultry industry accounts for approximately $112 million annually. With exports off the table until the country can confidently declare itself bird flu-free, tensions are running high in the industry, and farmers are bracing for the potential fallout as they grapple with the loss and the stringent measures in place.
The serious nature of bird flu cannot be overstated, and much is at stake in terms of animal welfare and economic repercussions. For fun facts, did you know that low-pathogenic bird flu strains can often be found in wild birds without causing harm? And here's a quirky tidbit: despite the serious situation, chickens can surprisingly dance when hearing music—they really know how to shake a tail feather! As we continue to support our local farmers during this turbulent time, let's hope the swift action taken will see our egg supply clucking back to normal before long!
Country's first case of high pathogenic bird flu found on Otago egg ... (RNZ)
The government is confident its teams will be able eradicate the high pathogenic avian influenza or bird flu, which has been found at an Otago farm.
Strict biosecurity measures in place on chicken farm | NZ Government (Ministry for Primary Industries)
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Bird flu outbreak: 40K chickens to be killed at Otago farm (Otago Daily Times)
As many as 40,000 chickens will be killed after an avian influenza outbreak was detected at a Moeraki egg farm, the first such case ever reported in New ...
New Zealand halts poultry exports as bird flu found at egg farm (Fortune)
Exports of poultry products worth about $112 million a year will cease until New Zealand can once again attest to being free of bird flu.
SunLive - NZ's first case of high pathogenic bird flu found - The Bay's ... (SunLive)
Biosecurity New Zealand has placed strict movement controls on a commercial rural Otago egg farm, as the first case of high pathogenic avian influenza, ...
Bird flu found on Otago egg farm (Rural News Group)
Stuart Anderson, Biosecurity New Zealand deputy director-general, says tests from the Mainland Poultry managed farm identified a high pathogenic H7N6 ...
Business.Scoop » Bird Flu Found On Egg Farm In Otago – Expert ... (Business)
“Usually the H7 subtype is low pathogenic and is found in wild birds without causing disease. On some rare occasions, these viruses can spillover to poultry and ...
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Bird Flu Found On Egg Farm In Otago Expert Reaction (Scoop.co.nz)
“Usually the H7 subtype is low pathogenic and is found in wild birds without causing disease. On some rare occasions, these viruses can spillover to poultry and ...
All NZ poultry exports on hold until country free of highly pathogenic ... (New Zealand Herald)
By RNZ All poultry exports are on hold until New Zealand is free of the highly pathogenic bird flu detected at a Moeraki egg farm , Biosecurity Minister...
New Zealand suspends poultry exports after first case of H7 bird flu (Reuters)
New Zealand said on Monday that it had suspended all poultry exports after detecting a highly pathogenic variant of avian influenza at a poultry farm on the ...
Controls in place as bird flu strain found in chickens at Otago egg farm (1 News)
"While it is not the H5N1 type circulating among wildlife around the world that has caused concern we are taking the find seriously," Biosecurity NZ said.
What we know about New Zealand's first case of high pathogen bird flu (Stuff.co.nz)
On Sunday, the tests confirmed the chickens were infected with the H7N6 strain of avian influenza, a highly pathogenic version of the virus. Officials believe ...
High pathogenic bird flu found on chicken farm: What you need to ... (RNZ)
Explainer - Can we still eat NZ eggs? And are our native birds safe? As 80000 birds are to be killed on an Otago farm, here's what we know so far.
SunLive - Bird flu found in NZ: What you need to know - The Bay's ... (SunLive)
Laying hens foraging outside were thought to have been infected with the H7N6 strain through a low pathogenic virus from wild waterfowl. So how will this affect ...
Bird Flu on Otago chicken farm, Health New Zealand workers on ... (New Zealand Herald)
40000 chickens with bird flu to be culled on Otago egg farm, weather conditions hinder search for three missing climbers and health care workers on strike.
A bird flu wake up call (The Spinoff)
New Zealand has recorded its first case of highly pathogenic bird flu at an Otago chicken farm.
What does bird flu mean for NZ's economy? (RNZ)
Bird flu will be a tough blow to affected farmers and potentially their region, but so far does not look to be a significant threat to the wider New Zealand ...
Beyond Depopulation The Brutal Truth Of New Zealands Bird Flu ... (Scoop.co.nz)
The Animal Justice Party (AJP) is extremely concerned by the mass cull following New Zealand's first confirmed outbreak of bird flu at an Otago egg farm.
Bird flu outbreak: Don't eat raw eggs, experts warn (New Zealand Herald)
By RNZ People using raw eggs in their smoothies, salad dressings or desserts need to think again now that bird flu has been detected . The Ministry of...
Bird flu outbreak on Otago chicken farm: Family of workers shocked ... (New Zealand Herald)
It is New Zealand's first confirmed case of high pathogenic avian influenza H7N6, or bird flu. All poultry exports are on hold, and a 10km buffer zone has been ...
Second shed at Moeraki chicken farm positive for bird flu (Crux News)
A second chicken shed at the Moeraki farm at the centre of new Zealand's first case of pathogenic avian influenza has tested positive for a sub-type of the ...
About 80000 chickens to be culled after bird flu spreads at Otago farm (1 News)
Director-General of MPI Ray Smith said the virus had been detected at another barn on the property.
Will the bird flu outbreak cause an egg shortage? (Stuff.co.nz)
A highly pathogenic strain of avian flu will see about 80,000 egg-laying hens killed - so what does this mean for New Zealand's egg supply?
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