Tag: North Otago
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North Otago Ducks Under Surveillance Testing to Confirm Bird Flu-Free NZ
Overview: North Otago ducks become a frontline in disease monitoring Scientists in New Zealand have turned their attention to mallard ducks in North Otago as part of a focused surveillance effort to determine whether the country remains free from bird flu after a notable outbreak near Moeraki at the end of 2024. The initiative, led…
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North Otago ducks help frontline against bird flu through surveillance testing
Overview of the surveillance effort In the wake of a bird flu outbreak tied to a Moeraki poultry farm at the end of 2024, New Zealand is ramping up surveillance to safeguard its borders against the virus. Scientists and authorities have turned to a practical line of defense: field testing involving mallard ducks in North…
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North Otago Ducks Surveillance: Field Tests to Confirm NZ Bird Flu Status
Overview: Why North Otago Ducks are in the Spotlight New Zealand continues to monitor its avian health status following a late-2024 bird flu outbreak tied to a Moeraki poultry farm. In a coordinated effort, scientists are conducting field surveillance that includes mallard ducks in North Otago. The goal is to determine whether the disease remains…