Avian influenza A H5N1 outbreak detected in duck flock in Quang Ngai

(QNgTV)- While African swine fever is causing heavy damage, Quang Ngai province has just recorded another outbreak of influenza A H5N1 in a flock of ducks in Son Tinh commune.

Destroy poultry infected with influenza A H5N1.

On August 26, Mr. Dang Xuan Trung - Chairman of the People's Committee of Son Tinh commune ( Quang Ngai province) said that the government has just decided to destroy a flock of ducks infected with the H5N1 avian influenza virus with a quantity of 800 ducks, total weight of 400kg.

“This is a virus that can be transmitted to humans, so the destruction process must be carried out according to technical procedures, ensuring biosafety and environmental hygiene. The outbreak has also been localized and thoroughly handled,” said Mr. Trung.

Accordingly, the flock of ducks was recently discovered to be infected with influenza A H5N1 of Mr. LNP's household (residing in Ha Nhai Bac village, Son Tinh commune, Quang Ngai province).

Previously, Mr. P. discovered unusual signs in his animals and reported them to the veterinary agency. The provincial Department of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Medicine took samples and sent them to the Diagnostic and Testing Station I (under the Central Veterinary Diagnostic and Testing Center II) for testing. The results showed that the sample was positive for the A H5N1 influenza virus.

According to Mr. Trung, the Public Service Supply Center has coordinated with the Commune Economic Department to organize forces and complete the destruction steps according to current regulations. The outbreak area has also been isolated and thoroughly treated to prevent the risk of spreading. Up to now, the commune has not recorded any new outbreaks.

Mr. Do Van Chung - Head of the Department of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Medicine of Quang Ngai province said that in addition to destroying the infected duck flock, the authorities quickly deployed vaccination to control the risk of spreading the disease.

Notably, in early July 2025, Son Tinh commune discovered an outbreak of African swine fever. Since then, nearly 4,000 pigs have been destroyed, weighing about 245 tons. To date, this locality is still among the top 5 hottest spots in Quang Ngai province for livestock and poultry diseases.

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