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Jemma Geoghegan, Professor and Webster Family Chair in Viral Pathogenesis, University of Otago

Thousands of migratory birds will make NZ landfall in spring – will they bring a deadly bird flu with them?

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A highly pathogenic bird flu is currently sweeping the world – and New Zealand could be better prepared for its potential arrival.

Over the past few years, more and more birds have come to harbour new strains of this deadly virus as it continues to evolve to infect new species. It is now causing a panzootic (a pandemic of animals) among wild aquatic birds.

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