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Added July 5, 2023—Is Enterococcus faecalis a Trojan Horse for Poultry Hatcheries?
Added December 13, 2019—Newcastle Disease confirmed in San Bernardino County, California (USDA)
Added December 9, 2019—Additional case of virulent Newcastle Disease confirmed in California (USDA)
Added June 20, 2019—Veterinarian: Virulent Newcastle disease in California at a standstill (WATTAgNet)
Added May 3, 2019—USDA Confirms Additional Cases of Virulent Newcastle Disease in California (USDA)
During the week of April 26-May 2, the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service confirmed three additional cases of virulent Newcastle disease in Riverside and San Bernardino counties, California.
Complete list of confirmed cases
Added May 2, 2019—Avian Flu Confirmed in California Breeding Duck Flock (WATTAgNet)
Added April 26, 2019—USDA Confirms Additional Cases of Virulent Newcastle Disease in California (USDA)
During the week of April 19-25, the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service confirmed three additional cases of virulent Newcastle disease in Riverside and San Bernardino counties, California.
Complete list of confirmed cases
Added April 19, 2019—USDA Confirms Additional Cases of Virulent Newcastle Disease in California (USDA)
During the week of April 12-18, the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service confirmed five additional cases of virulent Newcastle disease in Riverside and San Bernardino counties, California.
Complete list of confirmed cases
Added April 12, 2019—USDA Confirms Additional Cases of Virulent Newcastle Disease in California (USDA)
Read article | Complete list of confirmed cases
Added April 12, 2019—USDA Confirms Case of Virulent Newcastle Disease in California as well as Arizona (USDA)
Read article | Complete list of confirmed cases
Added April 12, 2019—USDA Proposes Updated NPIP Program Standards (last modified April 11, 2019)
NPIP's General Conference Committee made changes to NPIP program standards to keep in line with the latest science, and technology and best practices. USDA is publishing these proposed changes to the program standards for public review and comment.
Added April 12, 2019—The Latest on Biosecurity for Poultry in the U.S. (WATTAgNet)
- Biosecurity a Top Priority for Preserving Poultry Health
- Fomites Can Be Biggest Threat to Poultry Health
- Biosecurity Has Helped California Keep 2 Diseases at Bay
- A Good Poultry Biosecurity Program Needs a Good Leader
Added October 23, 2018—USDA Confirms Additional Cases of Virulent Newcastle Disease in Backyard Birds in California. (USDA)