How Do You Diagnose Exotic Newcastle Disease?
Exotic newcastle disease is an infectious and extremely contagious poultry disease that has not infected poultry flocks in the U.S. since 1974. This disease often goes unnoticed and many birds die without showing any signs of illness. All birds are susceptible to this virus. It attacks the respiratory, digestive and nervous systems, and the disease passes to healthy birds through bodily discharges from the infected birds. Note that the incubation period for exotic newcastle disease is between 2 and 15 days. Listen for unusual sounds coming from the bird such as coughing, sneezing or gasping and gulping sounds. Seek help if you notice any physical problems in the birds like drooping wings, the dragging of their legs, muscle tremors, circling, twisting of the head and neck and any nasal discharge. Some birds experience greenish, watery diarrhea or head swelling. Acknowledge that young chickens are more susceptible and will show earlier signs of the disease than older chickens. Notice if
