Virulent Newcastle disease (VND), formerly known as Exotic Newcastle Disease, and African Swine Fever outbreaks continue to impact poultry in California and hogs in China, respectively. Notably, these diseases are
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Virulent Newcastle Disease
Animal Health Threatened Here and Abroad
By Nancy E. Halpern, D.V.M. on
Typically, animal diseases have a seasonal presence. For example, avian influenza, like other influenza viruses prefer cold damp conditions. On the other hand, viruses transmitted by mosquitoes (arboviruses), including Equine…
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Virulent Newcastle Disease-Continued Outbreak in California
By Nancy E. Halpern, D.V.M. on
A virulent form of Newcastle disease (vND), “a contagious and fatal viral disease affecting the respiratory, nervous and digestive systems of birds and poultry,” as described on USDA’s Virulent Newcastle …
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