Te Niwha, the Infectious Diseases Research Platform, is hosting a webinar featuring talks from avian influenza experts and leaders of a Te Niwha-funded research project on the topic, as well as a panel discussion between scientists and experts from agencies.
He estimated service cost between $30,000 to $50,000 to run each year. The challenges of rehab work meant qualified staff were needed but the number of birds could vary greatly week to week, while separate treatment areas to reduce the risk of spreading disease. He said the zoo still got frequent calls from members of the public, seeking assistance with injured birds.
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A falcon is rehabilitated at the Massey University Veterinarian School Wildlife hospital after being shot. (File photo) A Department of Conservation spokeswoman said there were no wildlife centres in Nelson providing rehabilitation care for native birds. The spokeswoman said there were two people who greatly assisted DOC in caring for injured or unwell native wildlife in a private capacity. One was a trained vet who has assisted DOC for years. They had purpose-built facilities for caring for and rehabilitating wildlife and a DOC permit to hold native wildlife.