High pathogenicity avian influenza (also known as bird flu) is a highly contagious viral disease of birds that is found across the globe. New Zealand has been preparing in case the H5N1 strain arrives here.

There are 2 main types of avian influenza: high pathogenicity avian influenza (HPAI), which can cause severe signs and high death rates in birds. There are a number of strains including H5, H7, and H9 low pathogenicity avian influenza (LPAI), which typically causes few or no signs in birds but can possibly mutate to HPAI.

We have strong biosecurity measures in place to prevent HPAI H5N1 entering New Zealand through ways that can be managed (such as international flights). For example, visitors to New Zealand must declare if they have visited a poultry farm or other risk areas.

2024年12月9日 · The risk of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI strain H5N1)), commonly known as bird flu, reaching New Zealand remains low. However, the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) is closely monitoring the situation internationally and has implemented measures to prepare for a potential outbreak.

H7N6 outbreak: The Ministry of Primary Industries (MPI) confirmed a highly pathogenic avian influenza (H7N6) outbreak in a poultry farm in East Otago, South Island, Aotearoa New …

2024年7月26日 · The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) has issued the first in a series of regular updates about high pathogenicity avian influenza (HPAI) and New Zealand’s preparations should it arrive here.

2023年11月27日 · HPAI has caused a limited number of human infections and fatalities, primarily among those in direct contact with heavily infected environments or flocks. You can find …

2024年12月3日 · A H7N6 highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) virus has been confirmed on a free-range commercial layer chicken farm in East Otago in the South Island of New Zealand. The sequencing of the virus is similar to a low pathogenicity avian influenza strain previously identified in New Zealand wild birds. Movement controls have been implemented.

2024年12月2日 · There continues to be no sign of high pathogenicity avian influenza (HPAI) outside of Mainland Poultry’s farm at Hillgrove, Otago, where the H7N6 strain of HPAI was detected in December 2024. There remains no risk to eggs and chicken supply in New Zealand, given the size of the national flock.

2024年12月3日 · H5N1 (HPAI) was a wildlife-adapted strain that had infected mammals and humans including farmers in contact with infected animals. The deadly strain had spread among poultry, dairy cattle and humans in the United States this year - with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reporting 57 active human cases across seven states.