Second bird tests positive for H5 bird flu
A second case of H5 bird flu has been confirmed in a native hawk in New Zealand, prompting government officials to increase surveillance. Authorities emphasize that the risk to human health remains low and poultry products are safe for consumption.
Why it matters
The detection of H5 bird flu in wildlife highlights the ongoing challenge of managing zoonotic diseases and protecting agricultural biosecurity.
A second bird found near Carterton in Wairarapa and taken to a Palmerston North wildlife hospital has been confirmed to have H5 bird flu.
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