How Do You Treat Exotic Newcastle Disease?
Exotic Newcastle disease got it’s name from one of the earliest outbreaks recorded which occurred in Newcastle, England. Newcastle disease is a highly contagious, viral disease of birds for which there is no cure. There are different strains of Newcastle disease, some of which are more virulent than others. When a virulent strain infects a flock, up to 90 percent of the flock dies. Avoid Exotic Newcastle disease by never purchasing birds that have been smuggled into the country. Illegal birds have not been quarantined and inspected by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Ask to see certification when purchasing birds to be sure they have been legally imported or born and raised in the United States, and are of good health. If certification is not available, do not purchase the bird. Keep all newly purchased birds isolated from the rest of your flock for 30 days. Do not allow personnel to move from the isolated birds to the other birds during that time period. Clean and disinfect
