Key result
Novel goose parvovirus (nGPV) infection in Pekin ducks in Poland caused short beak and dwarfism syndrome, resulting in 15-40% morbidity and 4-6% mortality.
Why the study?
Short beak and dwarfism syndrome, previously identified in mule ducks and emerging in Pekin ducks in China and Egypt, was observed for the first time in Poland in 2019.
Observational
Yes
This is the first report of novel goose parvovirus (nGPV) infection causing Short beak and dwarfism syndrome in Pekin ducks in Poland and Europe.
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Alerts European duck clinicians to emerging nGPV; extends known host and geographic range, warranting surveillance studies.
Matczuk et al. (2020) conducted an observational in Short beak and dwarfism syndrome (SBDS). Novel goose parvovirus (nGPV) infection was evaluated on Morbidity and mortality. Novel goose parvovirus (nGPV) infection in Pekin ducks in Poland caused short beak and dwarfism syndrome, resulting in 15-40% morbidity and 4-6% mortality.
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