Study of avian influenza virus circulation in uvs-nuur migration area in Republic of Tyva

The paper demonstrates results of long-term monitoring research performed by the FGBI "ARRIAH" in the Russian part of Uvs-Nuur Lake water area in the Republic of Tyva. The monitoring was aimed at the detection of influenza A virus circulation in the population of wild migratory birds. Ecological and biological significance of the lake coastal area in the arrangement of epidemiological investigations was determined. Highly pathogenic avian influenza virus circulation was identified in populations of wild avifauna in Uvs-Nuur migration area.