High pathogenicity avian influenza

Avian influenza (also known as bird flu) is a viral disease of birds that is found across the globe. Avian influenza virus strains are described as low pathogenicity (LPAI) or high pathogenicity (HPAI). New Zealand has never had a case of HPAI.

In this section

I tēnei wāhanga

About avian influenza and the risk to NZ

Symptoms of the disease and how it's spreading

Commercial poultry

Minimise the risk to your flocks

Dairy and other livestock

About the risk to livestock and what you can do

Domestic poultry and birds

How to protect backyard poultry and pet birds

Surveillance and planning

What we’re doing.

Protecting our native species

How we can protect our native species

Avian influenza and wildlife

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

Information for veterinarians

Diagnosing, reporting and sampling

Avian influenza, food safety, and human health

Find out the risks and how to stay safe