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Disease/Biosecurity Severity 2 July 29, 2026

NZ Pest Control Group Urges Rodent Defense After H5N1 Detections

New Zealand confirmed its first H5N1 clade 2.3.4.4b cases in wild birds in July 2026, first in a skua then a native harrier. PMANZ is…

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Reported by: scoop.co.nz
Pest Management Association of New Zealand