OIE:Avian influenza in Mongolia

OIE:Avian influenza in Mongolia
submited by kickingbird at Aug, 9, 2005 7:58 AM from OIE

Avian influenza in Mongolia
in migratory birds

Information received on 8 August 2005 from Dr Ravdan Sanjaatogtokh, Director, State Veterinary Services, Ministry of Food and Agriculture, Ulaanbaatar:

Report date: 8 August 2005.

Nature of diagnosis: clinical and laboratory.

Date of initial detection of animal health incident: an emergency report was received from the field on 2 August 2005. Laboratory diagnosis was made on 7 August.

Location of the outbreak: Erhel lake, Alag-Ederne county, Huvsgel province.

Description of affected population: wild ducks, geese and swan (migratory birds). A total of 80 birds were found dead.

Diagnosis:

A. Laboratory where diagnosis was made: Central Veterinary Laboratory.

B. Diagnostic tests used: immunomembrane filter assay to detect influenza A or B antigens and RT-PCR.

C. Causal agent: avian influenza virus type A. Subtype identification is ongoing.

Control measures:

- quarantine;

- destruction of dead birds;

- disinfection.

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