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Influenza in Canada geese.

W G Winkler, D O Trainer, B C Easterday

    Bulletin of the World Health Organization
    |January 1, 1972
    PubMed
    Summary

    Wild Canada geese show influenza antibodies, with prevalence increasing annually, particularly in non-migratory flocks. Experimental exposure indicates limited antibody duration and no disease signs in geese or ducks.

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    Area of Science:

    • Veterinary Virology
    • Avian Ecology
    • Wildlife Disease Surveillance

    Background:

    • The role of wild avian species in influenza virus natural history remains largely unknown.
    • Understanding influenza virus reservoirs in wild bird populations is crucial for disease control.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To determine the prevalence, distribution, and types of influenza antibodies in wild Canada goose populations.
    • To investigate the susceptibility of Canada geese and mallard ducks to specific influenza virus strains.

    Main Methods:

    • Serological testing using haemagglutination inhibition (HI) and agar gel precipitation (AGP) tests on 1,401 Canada geese sera collected over four years (1966-1969).
    • Experimental inoculation of Canada geese and mallard ducks with specific influenza virus strains (turkey/Wisconsin/66 and turkey/Wisconsin/68).
    • Virus isolation attempts from experimentally exposed birds.

    Main Results:

    • Influenza virus antibody (HI) detected in 4.7% of Canada geese, with a yearly increase in reactors.
    • Anti-ribonucleoprotein (RNP) antibody found in a small percentage of geese.
    • Experimental exposure resulted in transient HI antibody development in 75% of geese and 40% of ducks; virus was recovered from ducks but not geese.

    Conclusions:

    • Wild Canada geese possess antibodies to certain influenza viruses, suggesting exposure in their environment.
    • Canada geese do not appear to play a direct role in spreading human influenza strains like A/Hong Kong/68.
    • Experimental infections indicate limited viral shedding in geese and ducks, with transient antibody responses.

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