[Duck plague: clinical aspects, diagnosis, control].

Area of Science:

• Veterinary Virology
• Avian Pathology

Context:

• Duck plague, also known as virus enteritis of ducks, is a significant acute and highly contagious disease affecting waterfowl populations.
• The causative agent is identified as a type A herpes virus.

Purpose:

• To describe the clinical manifestations and pathological-anatomical findings associated with duck plague.
• To evaluate the potential for prophylactic immunization against this disease.

Summary:

• The study details the characteristic clinical course and post-mortem findings of duck plague in waterfowl.
• Laboratory trials were conducted to assess the efficacy of a developed vaccine.

Impact:

• The research demonstrates the effectiveness of a vaccine in preventing duck plague, offering a potential solution for disease control in waterfowl.
• Findings support the implementation of vaccination strategies to mitigate the impact of this economically important avian disease.