Avian Influenza Health & Safety Guidance
These guidelines are for workplace managers and people who work with birds and other animals at risk of avian influenza in Aotearoa New Zealand.
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Waikato Regional Disposal Guide
A regional guide for farmers when disposing of culled chicken and related waste impacted by bird flu.
Wellington Regional Disposal Guide
A regional guide for farmers when disposing of culled chicken and related waste impacted by bird flu.
West Coast Regional Disposal Guide
A regional guide for farmers when disposing of culled chicken and related waste impacted by bird flu.
Tasman Regional Disposal Guide
A regional guide for farmers when disposing of culled chicken and related waste impacted by bird flu.
Taranaki Regional Disposal Guide
A regional guide for farmers when disposing of culled chicken and related waste impacted by bird flu.
Southland Regional Disposal Guide
A regional guide for farmers when disposing of culled chicken and related waste impacted by bird flu.
Otago Regional Disposal Guide
A regional guide for farmers when disposing of culled chicken and related waste impacted by bird flu.
Northland Regional Disposal Guide
A regional guide for farmers when disposing of culled chicken and related waste impacted by bird flu.
Marlborough Regional Disposal Guide
A regional guide for farmers when disposing of culled chicken and related waste impacted by bird flu.
Manawatu Regional Disposal Guide
A regional guide for farmers when disposing of culled chicken and related waste impacted by bird flu.
Hawke’s Bay Regional Disposal Guide
A regional guide for farmers when disposing of culled chicken and related waste impacted by bird flu.
Canterbury Regional Disposal Guide
A regional guide for farmers when disposing of culled chicken and related waste impacted by bird flu.
Bay of Plenty Regional Disposal Guide
A regional guide for farmers when disposing of culled chicken and related waste impacted by bird flu.
Auckland Regional Disposal Guide
A regional guide for farmers when disposing of culled chicken and related waste impacted by bird flu.
Guideline for Disposal (Incl. Biosecure Transport)
Guideline for selecting and planning disposal options (burial, composting, landfill) and designing biosecure transport systems.
Guideline for Depopulation
Guideline to help operators choose humane depopulation methods, plan capacity, and meet welfare and legal requirements.
Guideline for Decontamination
Strategic guideline on planning and carrying out decontamination across buildings, equipment, outdoor areas, and wastewater in an outbreak.
Disease Response Biosecurity Plan Template
Editable template for documenting a farm’s disease response plan, including contacts, maps, 3Ds planning, and records.