Dr Mary van Andel
New ZealandveterinarianFemale7.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Dr Mary van Andel is the chief veterinary officer for the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) in New Zealand, recently in the news for her role in monitoring and managing bird flu outbreaks, providing updates on disease surveillance efforts, and ensuring the safety of both native wildlife and poultry industries amid rising concerns over avian influenza.
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MPI chief veterinary officer Dr Mary van Andel said there was also no evidence of mass mortality of wildlife or any detections in poultry.
Bird flu: Wellington Zoo cancels all close encounters with penguinsThe New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New Zealand· 2026-07-20
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