commonly known as bird flu, poses a significant threat to duck populations worldwide. This highly contagious viral infection affects ducks’ respiratory, digestive, and sometimes neurological systems.

➡️Clinical signs:

- range from mild, such as reduced egg production, to severe, including respiratory distress and sudden death.

Avian influenza can be spread through contact with infected birds or their feces.

➡️Prevention and control

- Biosecurity measures, including limiting contact between wild birds and domestic ducks, ensuring hygienic conditions in and around their habitat, and monitoring for any unusual signs or sudden deaths within the flock.

Prompt reporting of suspected cases to veterinary authorities is crucial to prevent the spread of the virus.

Vaccination in high-risk areas