Vaccination could help save critically endangered bird from diseaseStephanie Galla Shore plovers are prone to poxvirus, which causes lesions to their eyes and mouth. A Massey University professor is helping save a critically endangered bird by arming it against deadly disease. One of the world's rarest birds, the shore plover, is threatened by the poxvirus, which causes lesions on the eyes and mouth. Pukaha Mount Bruce spokeswoman Laura Hutchinson said the shore plover was the most critical species bred at the wildlife centre. The centre started breeding shore plovers in 1981 and has 13 adults and seven chicks.

Source: Stuff January 24, 2017 04:41 UTC