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Bird Flu Threats Force New Zealand’s Adaptive Response | Auckland News
Australia’s first mainland mammal death from bird flu is a chilling warning for New Zealand, where the H5N1 strain has already infected wild birds—including a northern giant petrel—making eradication nearly impossible. Facing an unpredictable virus that evolves rapidly, New Zealand is deploying a bold “One Health” strategy, uniting government agencies to protect humans, animals, and ecosystems. They’re vaccinating five key native bird species, monitoring marine mammal trials overseas, and using adaptive management to pivot quickly as new data emerges. This flexible, science-driven approach is…
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