Abstract
We collected data on mass mortality in Sandwich terns (Thalasseus sandvicensis) during the 2022 breeding season in the Netherlands. Mortality was associated with at least 2 variants of highly pathogenic avian influenza A(H5N1) virus clade 2.3.4.4b. We report on carcass removal efforts relative to survival in colonies. Mitigation strategies urgently require structured research.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 2538-2542 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Emerging Infectious Diseases |
Volume | 28 |
Issue number | 12 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Dec 2022 |
Bibliographical note
Funding Information:This work was partly funded by the Dutch Ministry of Agriculture, Nature, and Food Quality (project no. WOT-01-003-012).
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