New Zealand has detected its first case of highly pathogenic bird flu at an Otago chicken farm, leading to the culling of 80,000 chickens to prevent further spread. The virus, a H7N6 subtype, has prompted the suspension of poultry exports and a 10-kilometre buffer zone to contain the outbreak. While not posing a risk to humans, concerns remain about potential devastation to native wildlife and the need for swift vaccination efforts to prepare for future outbreaks.
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