Tag: Chickens
Virulent Newcastle disease reaches Utah
During the government shutdown, 84 cases of virulent Newcastle disease were confirmed, including a case in backyard chickens in Utah County, Utah.
Virulent Newcastle disease infects commercial chicken flock
The USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service confirmed virulent Newcastle disease in a second commercial poultry flock in California.
Over 20 more cases of virulent Newcastle disease confirmed
Since May 18, the United States Department of Agriculture has confirmed 190 cases of virulent Newcastle disease in California.
Five more cases of virulent Newcastle disease confirmed
Last week, the USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service confirmed five new cases of virulent Newcastle disease in backyard exhibition chickens.
Virulent Newcastle disease continues to plague California
The USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service confirmed two cases of virulent Newcastle disease in chickens in Riverside County, California.
USDA confirms six more cases of Virulent Newcastle Disease
The USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service confirmed six additional cases of virulent Newcastle disease in backyard exhibition chickens.
Virulent Newcastle Disease confirmed at live bird market
USDA confirmed three additional cases of virulent Newcastle disease last week, with one of them being discovered at a live bird market.
Incidence of virulent Newcastle disease continues to grow
Last week, the USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service confirmed thirteen additional cases of virulent Newcastle disease.
USDA confirms 66th case of virulent Newcastle disease
Since May 18, USDA has confirmed 66 cases of virulent Newcastle disease in backyard birds in California. Learn more about the disease and its symptoms.
How to reduce risk of Salmonella from backyard chickens
While owning a backyard flock can be a rewarding experience, owners should be aware of safe handling practices to decrease Salmonella exposure.
