A bird flu wake up call

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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