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[Botulism in waterfowl (author's transl)]
Tijdschrift Voor Diergeneeskunde
|September 1, 1980
Summary
Waterfowl botulism outbreaks in the Netherlands are managed through an eradication program involving water management services and municipalities. Hot summers in 1975-1976 significantly increased waterfowl mortality, particularly among mallards and hybrid ducks.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Medicine
- Environmental Toxicology
- Wildlife Disease Ecology
Context:
- Recurrent annual outbreaks of botulism in Dutch waterfowl populations.
- Significant mortality events during the hot summers of 1975 and 1976.
- Disease primarily affects mallards and hybrid ducks.
Purpose:
- To outline the development and implementation of a botulism eradication program for waterfowl.
- To detail the diagnostic criteria and reporting mechanisms for botulism.
- To address the environmental, public health, and veterinary aspects of waterfowl botulism.
Summary:
- An eradication program involving provincial water management and municipalities targets waterfowl botulism in the Netherlands.
- Data exchange with the Central Veterinary Institute provides a comprehensive mortality rate.
- The disease is concentrated in urban areas of the western Netherlands, with highest losses in mallards and hybrid ducks.
Impact:
- Provides a framework for managing and mitigating botulism outbreaks in wild bird populations.
- Highlights the role of inter-agency cooperation in disease control.
- Informs public health and environmental management strategies related to waterborne diseases in wildlife.