78703 (2024). Steve Abel to the Minister for Biosecurity

78703 (2024). Steve Abel to the Minister for Biosecurity: What measures, if any, will be implemented by MPI to prevent the spread of avian influenza (bird flu) that was identified at a chicken farm in North Otago to other poultry or species, such as cows or pigs, either directly or via human or environmental vectors?

Hon Andrew Hoggard: Alongside depopulating the affected sheds, MPI has implemented a Restricted Place notice on the property and is controlling the movement of animals, equipment, and feed on and off the farm.