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Poultry keepers urged to be vigilant of Newcastle Disease
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2018-07-25
发布年2018
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国家英国
领域气候变化
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Cases of Newcastle Disease reported in smallholder flocks and commercial poultry sites in Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg

Credit: Getty Images Chickens in field
Credit: Getty Images Chickens in field

Poultry and game bird keepers across the United Kingdom have been urged to be vigilant of Newcastle Disease following reported cases in flocks across Europe.

Recent cases in Belgium, Netherlands and Luxembourg have led to Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) experts to advise that the risk of the disease in UK flocks has risen from ‘low’ to ‘medium’.

Newcastle Disease is caused by a virulent strain of paramyxovirus and can be spread through direct contact with the bodily fluids of infected birds. It can cause severe losses in certain poultry species, including:

  • commercial and specialist breeds
  • pet chickens
  • game birds
  • other captive birds, including racing pigeons.

Public Health England advises the risk of Newcastle Disease affecting people is very low.

Christine Middlemiss, UK Chief Veterinary Officer, said:

The Animal and Plant Health Agency experts have advised that the risk of disease has risen to ‘medium’ following reports of Newcastle Disease in mainland Europe.

I urge all poultry and game bird keepers - whether of commercial, smallholder flocks or specialist breeds, or pet chickens - to remain vigilant to the clinical signs of this disease, and urge them to put in place strong biosecurity measures to ensure the health and welfare of their birds.

Poultry species that are affected by Newcastle Disease may show the following clinical signs:

  • Respiratory distress, such as gaping beak, coughing, sneezing, gurgling and rattling
  • Nervous behaviour, such as tremors, paralysis and twisting of the neck
  • Unusually watery faeces that are yellowish-green in colour
  • Depression and a lack of appetite
  • Produce fewer eggs which could be misshapen and soft-shelled

If a bird keeper suspects that their birds may be infected with Newcastle Disease, they should contact their private vet and the APHA immediately.

There are several precautions poultry keepers can follow to further minimise the risk to their birds, including:

  • Ensuring, where appropriate, their birds have been vaccinated against the disease.
  • Implementing strict biosecurity measures on their premises, including using disinfectant foot baths and reducing visitors to the birds.
  • Thoroughly cleaning vehicles, equipment, clothing, boots that have been in contact with birds.
  • Feeding and watering should be under cover and kept away from wild birds.
  • Washing their hands with soap and water after handling their own birds.

For APHA contact details visit here

Published 25 July 2018
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