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H5 bird flu

H5 bird flu (H5N1 avian influenza clade 2.3.4.4b) is a highly contagious viral disease of birds that has been spreading around the world. It has been detected in wild birds in New Zealand.

In this section

I tēnei wāhanga

About bird flu and the risk to New Zealand

Symptoms of the disease, how it's spreading, and the risk to NZ

Advice for commercial poultry farmers

Minimise the risk to your flocks

Dairy cattle and other livestock

About the risk to livestock and what you can do  

Bird flu and protecting your birds and other pets

Know what to do to be ready for bird flu

Surveillance and response

What we've been doing to prepare and respond to bird flu

Protecting our native species

How we can protect our native species

Bird flu: staying safe and alert when outdoors

How to stay safe and what to look out for when you’re outdoors

Information for veterinarians

About bird flu, clinical signs, management of suspected cases, reporting, and resources

Avian influenza, food safety, and human health

Find out the risks and how to stay safe

Bird flu newsletters, fact sheets, science reports, and other resources

Factsheets, newsletters, science reports, and other resources about H5 bird flu

Resources for media about bird flu

Photos, videos, and other resources for media use