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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