AI Article Synopsis
- In April 2020, two Whooper Swans and one Swan Goose were discovered dead in western Mongolia.
- Virus testing showed that all three birds carried the highly pathogenic H5N6 avian influenza virus, linked to a specific subclade.
- These results highlight the need for enhanced monitoring and management strategies for avian influenza in wild and domestic birds in the region.
Article Abstract
In April 2020, two Whooper Swans (Cygnus cygnus) and one Swan Goose (Anser cygnoides) were found dead at three different locations in western Mongolia. Virus isolation from organs taken from the carcasses and full genome sequencing revealed that all three birds were positive for highly pathogenic H5N6 avian influenza virus (HPAIV) belonging to subclade 2.3.4.4h. Confirming similar reports from central Mongolia and western China, these findings have important implications for the monitoring, control, and management of HPAIVs in wild bird and commercial poultry populations in Mongolia.
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