Exotic Newcastle Disease
Exotic Newcastle disease is a contagious and fatal viral disease affecting all species of birds. It is one of the most infectious diseases of poultry in the world; it is so virulent that many birds die without showing any clinical signs and a death rate of nearly 100% can occur. Outbreaks of exotic Newcastle disease severely affect the poultry industry.
Resources
- Exotic Newcastle Disease Information
- 800-491-1899 (Toll-Free Hotline, recorded information 24 hours a day in English, Spanish and Vietnamese)
562-795-1940 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Emergency Operations Center
- California Department of Food and Agriculture–Animal Health Branch/Newcastle Information www.cdfa.ca.gov/ahfss/ah/Newcastle_info.htm
