Bird flu: What could the outbreak mean for NZ's $2.2 billion poultry industry?…

Bird flu: What could the outbreak mean for NZ's $2.2 billion poultry industry? | Ryan Bridge TODAY <!--mynz:youtube-chapters--> {"v":1,"chapters":[{"timeSeconds":1,"label":"Bird Flu Outbreak in New Zealand","summary":"A bird flu outbreak has been detected in New Zealand, with one infected bird found on a beach in Wellington."},{"timeSeconds":8,"label":"Disease Spread and Human Risk","summary":"The disease has spread to humans overseas, but the risk to humans in New Zealand is considered very low, provided people do not touch infected birds or have close contact with them."},{"timeSeconds":23,"label":"NZ Poultry Industry Value","summary":"New Zealand's poultry industry is valued at $2.2 billion annually, with an additional $200 million in export revenue."},{"timeSeconds":34,"label":"Expert Warns of Endangered Species Risk","summary":"An expert warns that the newly arrived bird flu could potentially wipe out endangered species of birds in New Zealand."},{"timeSeconds":52,"label":"Minister's Response to Outbreak","summary":"The Biosecurity Minister, Andrew Hoggard, states that preparations are being made, including vaccinating breeding populations, to manage the situation."},{"timeSeconds":112,"label":"International Outbreak Comparisons","summary":"The Minister notes that other countries have experienced similar outbreaks, with some poultry farms being hit hard. He mentions that New Zealand has learned from these experiences."},{"timeSeconds":233,"label":"High Mortality Rate of Bird Flu","summary":"The minister explains that bird flu can have a high mortality rate, ranging from 95% to 100%, and that the strain in New Zealand is similar to that seen in Australia."},{"timeSeconds":354,"label":"Food Safety and Consumer Advice","summary":"The minister reassures the public that it is safe to eat chicken, as long as it is properly cooked, and that the same precautions apply as before the outbreak."}]} <!--/mynz:youtube-chapters-->