Newcastle Disease Reported in Switzerland
SWITZERLAND - The World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) reports that there is an outbreak of Newcastle Disease in Switzerland.
22 October 2009
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The country's veterinary authorities sent an Immediate notification to the OIE yesterday, 21 October. The disease was first confirmed on 8 October.
It has been reported that pigeon flocks at a farm in Bern have been affected by the disease. The most likely origin of the infection is a contact with wild pigeons.
Several measures have been applied to curb the spread of the disease in the country. These include:
- Stamping out
- Dipping / Spraying
- No vaccination
- No treatment of affected animals
Further Reading
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